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IMPORTANCE OF AN IP ADDRESS
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The argument is only valid with the
bootimg
load the image file from the bootp server. This is useful when a new switch is placed on a
network and the IT policies are set to load a specific image which is supported and tested
by IT personnel.
Likewise, the argument is valid only with the bootp type. This option allows the
bootcfg
switch to load the configuration file from the bootp server. This is useful when a new
switch is put on a network and the specific configurations are loaded from a centralized
bootp server
The following example changes the boot mode of the switch:
ML1600
set bootmode type=bootp bootimg=enable bootcfg=disable
#
Network application image download is enabled.
Network application config download is disabled.
Save Configuration and Restart System
ML1600#
Alternately, the DHCP/bootp/manual can be enabled through the EnerVista Secure Web
Management software as shown below. Select the Administration > System menu item,
then click Edit.
Alternately, select items in the Administration > Set menu to individually modify the boot
mode, date and time, log size, etc.
MULTILINK ML1600 ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS SWITCH – INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CHAPTER 5: IP ADDRESSING
type. This option allows the switch to
bootp