Alcatel Carrier Internetworking Solutions 6800 User Manual

Chassis Management Module (CMM)

OmniSwitch Troubleshooting Guide

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• Sparc Processor executes the Sparc Boot ROM code from flash Memory in the protected memory.

• Performs minimum diagnostic tests of the Sparc Processor

• Verifies memory used by Sparc Processor is fine

• If the diagnostic tests find an error, the CMM/Fabric LED will flash to indicate the error and the 

processor will retry to boot.

• Boot ROM is not field upgradeable

• Boot ROM image contains:

• Access to Flash File System (FFS)

• Zmodem

• IP stack for EMP Port

• FTP code

Note. Sparc Boot ROM loads the miniboot from the FFS in non protected area of the Flash Memory.