Specifications

 If an Aruba switch encounters a bug where it needs to write a core file, it will
not be able to do so if the file system is full and critical troubleshooting
information will be lost.
Powering the System Down or Power Cycling the System
Compact Flash devices can be corrupted if power is lost during a write event (for
example. write mem). To reduce the exposure of Compact Flash to corruption, be
sure to follow these procedures:
For AirOS release 2.2 or greater:
 To power down:
o From the CLI, type: halt.
o The switch will respond with the message: system halted.
o Now the switch is ready to be powered down or reset (at this point
will automatically reset after approximately 90 seconds).
For releases prior to AirOS 2.2:
 To power down:
o From the CLI type reload
o Linux will shut down and when you see Hit any key to stop
autoboot: message, press Enter.
o You are now at the cpboot prompt (cpboot>) and the switch is ready
to be powered down or reset.
Installing ArubaOS 2.4.1.0—
Prerequisites
 Make sure you have at least 10MB free flash.
 Back up the WMS database and TFTP it off the switch.
 Remove all unnecessary saved files from flash.
 Run the tar crash command to make sure that there are no "process died"
files clogging up memory and TFTP the files off the switch.
ArubaOS 2.4.1.0 Part 0500116-01 10
Release Notes June 2005