User Guide

June 2007 Files and Directories 19
boot.slot.cfg File
The boot.slot.cfg file contains the slot assignment for each
switch installed in a stacked configuration.
The slot assignment number is automatically written to the
boot.slot.cfg whenever a slot number is manually assigned.
The following is a sample boot.slot.cfg slot entry:
boot slot 3
For more information on assigning slot numbers for a stacked
configuration, refer to the OmniSwitch 6800 Series Hardware
Users Guide.
Image Files
Image files (those files with .img extensions) contain execut-
able code that provides support for the system, Ethernet ports,
and network functions. In other words, they serve as essential
drivers for switch and network operations.
Although these files may be backed up to the root flash direc-
tory or any user-defined subdirectory, they must be present in
the /flash/working and /flash/certified directories for the
switch to operate and pass traffic.
If you delete all copies of an image file, you will be required to
contact Alcatel-Lucent Customer Support for replacements.
Therefore, it is recommended that you keep backup copies on
your computer’s hard drive or a locally-accessible server.
For a complete list of OmniSwitch 6800 Series image files,
along with their functions, refer to the following table:
Kos.img Contains the OmniSwitch 6800
Series operating system software.
Kbase.img Contains base code for the switch.
Krelease.img Contains release number information
for the system software package.
Keni.img Provides support for 10/100/1000
and Gigabit Ethernet.
Kadvrout.img Alcatel-Lucent’s Advanced Routing
software package. Optional.
Ksecu.img Provides enhanced security features
for the switch, such as Authenticated
VLANs (AVLANs).
KAdiag.img and
KDdiag.img, or
Kdiag.img
Provides enhanced hardware
diagnostics for the switch. Note that
your OmniSwitch 6800 Series
software may provide two
diagnostics files (KAdiag.img and
KDdiag.img) or a single diagnostics
file (Kdiag.img). There is no
difference in functionality.