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OmniSwitch AOS Release 7 Switch Management Guide March 2015 page 13-1
13 Managing Automatic
Remote Configuration
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The Automatic Remote Configuration capability automates and simplifies the deployment of large
network installations eliminating the need for manual configuration of each switch. It also ensures that
each switch is compliant with the centrally controlled switch configuration policies and firmware
revisions.The Automatic Remote Configuration feature enables:
• the automatic upgrade of firmware and/or configuration of a standalone switch without user
intervention.
• the automatic upgrade of firmware and/or configuration of a Virtual Chassis without user intervention.
• the automated configuration of the switch on bootup, when the switch is connected to the network for
the first time.
• the automatic download and installation of the critical configuration bootup and image files.
In This Chapter
This chapter describes the Automatic Remote Configuration on OmniSwitch. The sections in this chapter
are:
• “Automatic Remote Configuration Specifications” on page 13-2
• “Automatic Remote Configuration Defaults” on page 13-3
• “Quick Steps for Automatic Remote Configuration” on page 13-5
• “Overview” on page 13-6
• “Interaction With Other Features” on page 13-9
• “Automatic Remote Configuration Download Process” on page 13-10
• “Download Component Files” on page 13-12
• “DHCP Client Auto-Configuration Process” on page 13-16
• “Nearest-Edge Mode Operation” on page 13-17
• “LACP Auto Detection and Automatic Link Aggregate Association” on page 13-19
• “RCL Process Illustration Flow - Chart A” on page 13-23