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Performing system maintenance
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2 Change to the directory to receive the uploaded file:
● For AP images change to: /var/tftp/chantry
● For Summit WM series switch images change to: /var/controller/upgrade
● For OS archives change to: /var/controller/osupgrade
3 Upload the image file using the SFTP client upload feature.
4 To complete a Summit WM series switch upgrade or an AP upgrade go to the appropriate Software
Maintenance screen. For more information, see “Updating Summit WM series switch software” on
page 211 or “Updating operating system software” on page 212.
Configuring Summit WM series switch, access points, and WLAN
switch software logs and traces
The system stores configuration data and log files. These files include:
● event and alarm logs (triggered by events)
● trace logs (triggered by component activity)
● accounting files (created every 30 minutes, to a maximum of six files)
The files are stored in the operating system and have a maximum size of one GB. The accounting files
are stored in flat files in a directory that is created every day. Eight directories are maintained in a
circular buffer (when all are full, the most recent replaces the earliest).
Viewing log, alarm and trace messages
The Summit WM series switch generates three types of messages:
● Logs (including alarms) – Messages that are triggered by events
● Audits – Files that record administrative changes made to the system (the GUI Audit displays
changes to the Graphical User Interface on the Summit WM series switch)
● Traces – Messages that display activity by component, for system debugging, troubleshooting and
internal monitoring of software
NOTE
In order for the Debug Info option on the Altitude AP Traces screen to return Trace messages, this option must
enabled while Altitude AP debug commands are running. To do so, you need to run an Altitude AP CLI command
to turn on a specific Altitude AP debug. Once the CLI command is run, select the Debug Info option, and then
click Retrieve Traces. For more information, see the Summit WM series switch, access points, and WLAN switch
software CLI Reference Guide.
Because Altitude AP debugging can affect the normal operation of Altitude AP service, enabling debugging is not
recommended, unless specific instructions are provided.