Installation guide

Connecting the Switch to the Network
Booting the Switch
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Applying the Master Key
As shown earlier, there is a prompt for the master key in the initial-boot script. You
can answer this prompt with the encrypted master key; the script then prompts for the
wrapping password. For example,
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The master key is used to encrypt critical security parameters.
15. Enter the master key
in the format base64-encoded key or keyword 'generate'.(default=generate) #
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The wrapping password is used to encrypt and decrypt the master key.
16. Enter the wrapping password
in the format text (6-28 characters). # an0ther$ecretpw
Confirm the wrapping password # an0ther$ecretpw
...
Sample: Replacing a Redundant Peer
This sample script uses the private subnet, the UUID, and the master key to replace a
failed peer.
Acopia Switch Startup
This Acopia switch does not currently have critical system
information programmed. The following wizard prompts you
for this information. You can connect to the switch through
the out-of-band management interface when you finish.
To restart the configuration program, enter 'r' at any prompt.