User`s guide

AlliedWare Plus Version 2.1.1 Software Release Notes
PN 613-001353 Rev A 3 Allied Telesis, Inc.
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Label and disconnect the cables from ports that are members of static port trunks or LACP
trunks. Leaving the cables connected will result in network loops, which can result in
broadcast storms. You can reconnect the cables after you recreate the trunks with the
AlliedWare Plus commands.
 If STP or RSTP is active on the switch, use the SHOW SPANNING-TREE command to
display the port states. Label and disconnect the cables from any ports that are in the
spanning tree blocking state. You can reconnect the cables after you configure the spanning
tree parameters with the AlliedWare Plus commands.
Note:
You cannot downgrade the switch to the AT-S100 Management Software once it has the
AlliedWare Plus Management Software.
The upgrade procedure consists of the following phases:
 “Phase 1: Obtaining the Management Software,” next
 “Phase 2: Assigning an IP Management Address to the Switch” on page 4
 “Phase 3: Uploading the AT-S100 Active Boot Configuration File” on page 5
 “Phase 4: Checking the AT-S100 Version Number” on page 6
 “Phase 5: Installing AT-S100 Version 1.0.5 Patch 1” on page 6
 “Phase 6: Installing AlliedWare Plus Version 2.1.1” on page 7
 “Phase 7: Beginning to Use AlliedWare Plus” on page 8
 “Troubleshooting the Upgrade Procedure” on page 9
Phase 1: Obtaining the Management Software
To obtain the management software from the Allied Telesis internet web site, perform these
steps:
1. Go to the Software and Documentation web page at this address:
http://www.alliedtelesis.com/support/software
2. Select Switches from the Product Category pull-down menu.
3. Select either AT-9000/28SP or AT-9000/52 from the Product Name pull-down menu.
4. Click the “Restricted Software website” link under the Software header. This displays the
User Login window.
5. If you already have an account, enter your email address and password in the User Login
window and click “I agree to the Allied Telesis Software Agreement” button. Click the Sign In
button.
If you do not have an account, click the Create Account link and fill in the Allied Telesis
Restricted Software Account form. Be sure to select “AT-9000 (Green) Series” as a product
whose management software you need to access. After you submit the form, Allied Telesis
will send you a password for your account, usually in a few business days.
6. After you log on, select “AT-9000 (Green) Series” from the pull-down window in the Restricted
Software Releases and Updates window. (If the pull-down menu does not include “AT-9000
(Green) Series,” you did not select it as a required product when you created your account.
Contact an Allied Telesis sales representative for assistance.)