Kentrox AI296 User Manual

AI296 Version 9.8x User’s Guide

Standalone Mode and Switch Mode: Switch Mode

Switch Mode

Switch mode refers to the mode where AI296 is managed by the CLC. When AI296 is 
in switch mode, the AI198 menu system must be used to configure IP addresses, 
aliases, IP static routes, and SNMP traps. AI296 must be located in the AI130 or 
AI180 chassis to operate in switch mode.

The following characteristics apply when AI296 is operating in switch mode:

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AI296 gets its configuration from the CLC at boot time (instead of locally or by 
TFTP).

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The CLC is used to route calls and maintain alias configuration information.

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The IRB is the default port (rather than the front panel Ethernet port).

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AI296 cards are hot-swappable—the card configuration does not have to be set 
up manually.

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The banner must be less than 1024 characters.



Note: Switch mode may also be referred to as CLC mode.

Downloading Software for AI296 in Switch Mode

To download software for AI296 when it is in switch mode:

1. Open a command prompt window.

2. At the command prompt, start the FTP utility:

ftp

3. At the FTP prompt, open AI198:

open 

ip_address

The FTP utility prompts you for a user name and password.

4. Put the FTP utility in binary mode:

binary

ip_address

Specifies the AI198 IP address.