- Cabletron User's Guide SmartSwitch Interface Modules 6H258-17, 6H259-17

Switch Settings, Upgrades, and Installations B-1

Switch Settings, Upgrades, and Installations

This appendix covers the following items:

• Setting the mode switches (Section B.1)

• Installing the DRAM SIMM (Section B.2)

• Location for installing HSIMs or VHSIMs (Section B.3)

B.1 SETTING THE MODE SWITCHES

These switches are set at the factory and do not need to be changed unless you intend to perform

the following:

• Force download a new image file from a BootP server.

• Clear NVRAM and restore all user-entered parameters such as the IP address and Subnet Masks

to the SmartSwitch “Default” configuration settings.

• Clear user-entered passwords stored in NVRAM and restore the default passwords.

CAUTION

An antistatic wrist strap (provided with 6C105 chassis) is required to perform the

procedures in this appendix. Use the antistatic wrist strap when performing any of the

procedures in this appendix to minimize ESD damage to the devices involved.

CAUTION

Read the appropriate sections to be fully aware of the consequences when changing

switch settings.

Only qualified personnel should change switch settings.