Motorola WS5100 Series Reference Manual page 15

1.2.1.1 Installation Feature
The upgrade/downgrade of the switch can be performed at boot time using one of the following methods:
• Web UI
• DHCP
• CLI
• SNMP
• Patches
The switch platform has sufficient non-volatile memory to store multiple firmware images
1.2.1.2 Licensing Support
The following licensing information is utilized when upgrading the switch.
• The maximum numbers of AP licenses a switch can adopt is dependant on the number purchased.
• You can install/remove AP licenses in batches of 6 APs at a time.
• The Radius server and VPN capability is not a part of the licenses feature.
1.2.1.3 Configuration Management
The switch supports the redundant storage of configuration files to protect against corruption during a write
operation and ensure (at any given time) a valid configuration file exists. If a configuration file has failed to
execute, it is rolled back and a pre-write file is used.
Text Based Configuration
The configuration is stored a in human readable format (as a set of CLI commands).
1.2.1.4 Diagnostics
The following diagnostics are available:
1. In-service Diagnostics – In-service diagnostics provide a range of automatic health monitoring features
ensuring both the system hardware and software are in working order. In-service-diagnostics
continuously monitor available physical characteristics (as detailed below) and issue log messages when
warning or error thresholds are reached. There are three types of in-service diagnostics:
• Hardware – Ethernet ports, chip failures, system temperature via the temperature sensors provided
by the hardware, etc.
• Software – CPU load, memory usage, etc.
• Environmental – CPU and air temperature, fans speed, etc.
2. Out-of-service Diagnostics – Out-of-service diagnostics are a set of intrusive tests run from the user
interface. Out-of-service diagnostics cannot be run while the switch is in operation. Intrusive tests
include:
• Ethernet loopback tests
• RAM tests, Real Time Clock tests, etc.
3. Manufacturing Diagnostics – Manufacturing diagnostics are a set of diagnostics used by manufacturing
to inspect quality of hardware.
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