Usb Port; Reset Button - Allied Telesis AT-IE300-12GP Installation Manual

Chapter 1: Overview

USB Port

Reset Button

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The USB port supports a flash drive for the following management
functions:
Use Allied Telesis Management Framework to provide a

centralized network backup location.
Store backup copies of configuration files.

Transfer configuration files between switches.

Store or transfer log files.

Store or transfer debug files (for example, the output of the SHOW

TECH-SUPPORT command).
Boot the AlliedWare Plus management software and master

configuration file from flash drive.
The port is compatible with USB v1.0 and v2.0 flash drives. Operating the
switch with a flash drive is optional.
The Reset button resets the switch. You might reset the switch if it is
experiencing a problem. The reset button is recessed in the chassis. To
press it, use a straightened paperclip or similar object.
Caution
The switch does not forward network traffic for approximately one
minute while it initializes its management operating system. Some
network traffic may be lost.
Note
Unsaved changes to the configuration settings of the switch are
discarded when you reset the device.