Summary Of Common Switch Features; Software Images - Extreme Networks Alpine 3804 Hardware Manual

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Summary of Common Switch Features

This chapter describes the features that are shared in common by the Extreme Networks family of
switches. The following topics are described in greater detail:
• Software Images on page 27
• Full-Duplex Support on page 28
• Management Ports on page 28
• Mini-GBIC Type and Hardware/Software Support on page 28
• GBIC Type and Hardware/Software Support on page 32

Software Images

When you receive a new Extreme Networks switch, be aware that an the ExtremeWare
has been preinstalled at the factory. To verify the software image you are running on your switch, use
the
show version
versions currently running on the switch. To ensure that you have the latest software image, go to the
Extreme Networks support website at:
http://www.extremenetworks.com/support/scopus.asp
If your switch is running ExtremeWare version 6.2 or later, the Power LED activity is different from
previous versions of ExtremeWare. All other LED activity is the same. See Table 3 for more information
about the Power LED activity on switches running ExtremeWare version 6.2 or later.
Table 3: Power LED activity for switches running ExtremeWare version 6.2 or later
LED
Power LED
NOTE
If the information in the Release Notes that shipped with your switch differs from the information in this
guide, follow the Release Notes.
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command. The
show version
Color Indicates
Green The indicated power supply unit (PSU) is powered up.
Amber A PSU is installed, but not connected to power.
Off The PSU is not receiving power or no PSU is present.
command displays the hardware and software
™ software image
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