Alcatel Carrier Internetworking Solutions omniswitch User Manual

Managing System Files

Registering Software Image Files

OmniSwitch 6600 Family Switch Management Guide

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 command verifies that the version number of the new file is compatible with files already on 

the switch. It will also perform installation procedures required by the new file or the switch. Once these 
procedures are completed, the 

 command will update the appropriate switch files so the newly regis-

tered file can be used. The new software must be loaded into the working directory of the switch in order 
for the 

To register an image file that has been loaded into the switch’s working directory, enter the following 
command along with the name of the file being registered:

-> install Hos.img

In this example, Hos.img is the name of the file being registered.

Note. You can use wildcards with the install command. For example to install all image files in the current 
directory, use the following command:

-> install *.img

For more information, refer to 

Executing the 

 command adds comments to the “Release” archive and package name; in addition, 

version numbers are updated in the “Release” archive. 

 command is executed it will perform a set of default operations to ensure version 

compatibility. If the registration can not succeed without intervention or if there is a compatibility prob-
lem, the registration will be aborted and an error message will display.

Note. All registration processes take place within the working directory of the switch. New files are never 
directly written to the certified directory. It is possible to perform registration procedures in the working 
directory even if the switch is running off the files in the working directory. If the switch is booted using 
files in the certified directory, no immediate effect from the registration will be realized until the system is 
restarted from the working directory. If the system was booted from the working directory, the new soft-
ware will be immediately available for use by the system following the successful completion of the regis-
tration process.