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54 Appendix A: System Configurator
Opening an Existing Configuration
To open an existing DCF, select Open from the File menu, then navigate to the location of the
DCF to open. The System Configurator will then populate the System Explorer pane with various
inherent items. If the DCF exists on an EX7000, enter the IP address of the device in the address
bar, as shown in Figure A-2, then click on the Connect button. Once the configurator opens, select
Get current configuration from the Target menu. This will import the DCF of the EX7000 into
the System Configurator.
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IGURE A-2: OPENING AN EXISTING DCF AT IP ADDRESS 10.1.3.55
NOTE If a DCF references a component library, and the VTEXSwitch driver has not been installed on the
host PC, the library must exist in the same directory as the EX7000SystemConfigurator_Rnpn.jar
applet.
Create a New Configuration
To create a new DCF, select New from the File menu. A prompt will appear asking for the number
of RDBs that the system will contain. Enter a number in this field between 1 to 8, inclusive. After
entering a valid RDB count, the System Configurator will populate the System Explorer pane as
shown in Figure A-3.
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IGURE A-3: CREATING A NEW DFC FILE
If the VTEXSwitch driver has been installed on the Host PC, the System Configurator will attempt
to load the default component library. If a component library was not added to the configuration,
System Explorer Pane