Operational Files - Cabletron Systems SmartSwitch 9W006 User Manual

node.nei
This configuration file contains node-specific information like resources, lines, SmartSwitch
Remote Access Module operating mode and security options, along with the Throughput Monitor
Configuration information. If enabled, SNMP configuration information is also in this file.
lan.nei
This file contains configuration information used when the bridge is enabled. This file also contains
information for the Spanning Tree protocol used for the bridge. Information from this file is
configured and used only when the bridge is enabled.
ip.nei
This file contains configuration information used when the IP routing is enabled. This file also
contains information regarding network interfaces, RIP, and static routes. Information from this file
is configured and used only when the IP routing is enabled.
ipx.nei
This file contains configuration information used when the IPX routing is enabled. This file also
contains information regarding network interfaces, RIP, and static routes. Information from this file
is configured and used only when the IPX routing is enabled.
filter.nei
This file contains all filter configuration information (bridge, hardware, and IP). This file is new to
Release 7.2 software, but is compatible with previous software versions, which contained filter
information in the lan.nei and/or ip.nei files. With Release 7.2 configuration changes and
configuration file updates, this filter information will be moved to filter.nei.
atalk.nei
This file contains configuration information used when AppleTalk Routing is enabled. This file also
contains information regarding ports and static routes. Information from this file is configured and
used only when the AppleTalk routing is enabled.
sdconf.rec
This is not a system file; it is a configuration file delivered on the ACE Server. However, you may
TFTP this file to the system's \config directory as an alternate method of providing the system
with ACE Server configuration information.
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PERATIONAL ILES
While the SmartSwitch Remote Access Module is running, it collects system statistics and logs
system messages. The system maintains these statistics and messages in two separate memory-
resident tables. The ten most recent versions of each table are available on the system disk.
You can retrieve and view the current memory-resident tables at any time by using the following
console commands:
dr
ds
You can write the tables to disk by using the following commands:
wr
ws
This command will display system messages.
This command will display system statistics.
This command will write the current system messages to disk.
This command will write the current system statistics to disk.
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OFTWARE VERVIEW
System Files
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