Load File Names - Allied Telesis SwitchBlade x3100 Series Manual

Introduction
1.7 File Management
1.7.1 Introduction
A software release is the set of executable binary code that runs on system cards. Software releases are deliv-
ered in the form of executable files, or load files. Depending on the card, some will require a load, others may
not. Card load files and the system configuration database are normally stored on the control module card.
New functionality and feature content for the system is delivered in the form of new software releases. Users
perform software upgrades to load new releases. Management of system files is important to maintaining opti-
mum operational performance from the system. System file management, load management, database manage-
ment, and the software upgrade process will be described.
The SBx3112 offers two system configurations, duplex or simplex. Software upgrades for both configurations
are described below. Some differences between a simplex and duplex system are:
Simplex systems are equipped with a single control module, the active CFC (ACTCFC)
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Duplex systems are configured with two control modules, the active CFC (ACTCFC) and the inactive CFC
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(INACTCFC), providing a hot standby control module.

1.7.2 Load File Names

Load file names describe both the hardware type that uses the software and the version identification for the
release. There is internal meta data imbedded within the file that contains the same information. This external
and internal data is used during the loading and installation processes to verify and assure correct software
installation for appropriate hardware. For example, the meta data insures that a control module load file will
only load into and execute on a control module card.
These are examples of software release file:
CFC200 card load file name: CFC200_14.2.1.tar
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GE24POE card load file name: GE24_14.2.1.tar
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GE24SFP card load file name: GE24SFP_14.2.1.tar
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Consider the load file names listed above. The load release is subdivided into three levels. The release level will
be important and will be referred to during a software upgrade. They are as follows:
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