Specifications

Hardware Reference 31
C613-03084-00 REV A
CompactFlash
AT-9900 Series switches have a CompactFlash™ socket on their front panel.
CompactFlash cards increase the flash memory available for file storage.
You can manipulate compact flash files using the command line interface (CLI).
Any type of data, including releases, patches, GUIs and configurations can be
stored on CompactFlash cards. However, release, patch, and GUI files cannot
be run directly from compact flash. These files must be loaded into either NVS
or onboard flash.
Warning Data contained on CompactFlash cards can be read with any
compliant reader. Do not keep sensitive data, for example keys, on
CompactFlash cards.
Approved CompactFlash cards
These CompactFlash cards have been approved for use with the AT-9900 Series
switch:
■ AT-CF032A-nnn 32MB CompactFlash card
■ AT-CF064A-nnn 64MB CompactFlash card
■ AT-CF128A-nnn 128MB CompactFlash card
Where n is the number of cards in a package, less than 1000. A package
containing one card is 001.
For the latest list of approved CompactFlash cards either contact your
authorised distributor or reseller, or visit
http:// www.alliedtelesyn.co.nz/support
.
For the latest list of approved CompactFlash cards contact your authorised
distributor or reseller.
Note CompactFlash cards used on the switch must support a hardware access
time of no more than 100 nanoseconds. If a CompactFlash card does not meet
the 100 nanosecond requirement it may not work as this is the maximum bus
timing allowed.
How to install and remove a CompactFlash card
You can insert a CompactFlash card into the CompactFlash slot at any time.
Approximately two seconds are required for an inserted card to be initialise.
CLI messages are displayed when a card is inserted or removed. Messages
notify the user when a card has been inserted:
Info (1106257): Compact flash card inserted.
and when the card is ready for use:
Info (1106268): Compact flash card initialisation successful.