Admin Guide

Table 6: Configuration file statements
Sample statement Action
# software version : 4.0.0.0
Adds clarity to the configuration by identifying the
software version.
#!no boot config flags sshd
Configures the flag to the false condition, prior to
loading the general configuration.
Boot sequence modification
You can change the boot sequence in the following ways:
• Change the primary designations for file sources.
• Change the file names from the default values. You can store several versions of the
configuration file and specify a particular one by file name. The specified configuration file only
gets loaded when the chassis starts. To load a new configuration file, you need to restart the
system.
• Start the system without loading a configuration file, so that the system uses the factory default
configuration. Bypassing the system configuration does not affect saved system configuration;
the configuration simply does not load. This can be done by setting the factory defaults boot
flag.
Run-time
After the switch is operational, you can use the run-time commands to perform configuration and
management functions necessary to manage the system. These functions include the following
• resetting or restarting the switch
• adding, deleting, and displaying address resolution protocol (ARP) table entries
• pinging another network device
• viewing and configuring variables for the entire system and for individual ports
• configuring and displaying MultiLink Trunking (MLT) parameters
• creating and managing port-based VLANs or policy-based VLANs
To access the run-time environment you need a connection from a PC or terminal to the switch. You
can use a direct connection to the switch through the console port (10101) or remotely through
Telnet, rlogin, or Secure Shell (SSH) sessions.
Important:
Before you attempt to access the switch using one of the preceding methods, ensure you first
enable the corresponding daemon flags.
System flags
After you enable or disable certain modes and functions, you need to save the configuration and
restart the switch for your change to take effect. This section lists parameters and indicates if they
require a switch restart.
System startup fundamentals
January 2017 Administering Avaya VSP 7200 Series and 8000 Series 36
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