Citel 6000 Guia Do Utilizador
PBXgateway
™
& EXTender
TM
6000 System Administrator’s Guide
173
Introduction
Access to the
Flash File Syste
Firmware
Config Files
Boot.cfg
Call Back Files
Access to the
Flash File Syste
Firmware
Config Files
Boot.cfg
Call Back Files
The PBXgateway and Remote units contain a flash file system to retain basic
configuration files, the actual firmware, and the instructions necessary for starting
the units. The flash memory system does not require continuous power to retain its
memory.
Flash memory file system has the following properties:
•
configuration files, the actual firmware, and the instructions necessary for starting
the units. The flash memory system does not require continuous power to retain its
memory.
Flash memory file system has the following properties:
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Contains the operating software known as firmware. This firmware is
upgradable.
upgradable.
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Non-volatile storage, so it retains all saved information even when the power
to your EXTender is turned off.
to your EXTender is turned off.
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Stored EXTender configuration files, containing specific set up parameters.
These files are unit specific and include an appropriate unit extension (.swt for
Switch or Gateway files and .rem for Remote files)
These files are unit specific and include an appropriate unit extension (.swt for
Switch or Gateway files and .rem for Remote files)
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Stores any other files that have been copied to the unit.
The EXTender Flash File system can be written to for copying files or updating
firmware. Access to flash file system is done through various connections using a
PC. Example: Direct serial connection, FTP etc.
Note: FTP must be enabled (see page 78). Access to the Flash file system can be
secured by setting up an administrator’s password (See page 86), used by the
system administrator.
All firmware images stored in the Flash file system are saved with the following
extensions:
extensions:
• EXTender 6000 & PBXgateway: .m6b
• EXTender 4000: .mlb
• EXTender 4000: .mlb
Note: All .m6b and .mpb files are binary files.
EXTender configuration parameters are contained within the Flash file system
under a .rem (Remote) or .swt (Switch) file extension. All changes made to items
pertaining to the configuration of the units MUST be saved to Flash file system
before they become active.
IMPORTANT: The Management Interface (MI) will prompt you when changes
must be saved.
This is unit specific information required to startup or “boot” both the Switch and
Remote units.
Boot information includes:
under a .rem (Remote) or .swt (Switch) file extension. All changes made to items
pertaining to the configuration of the units MUST be saved to Flash file system
before they become active.
IMPORTANT: The Management Interface (MI) will prompt you when changes
must be saved.
This is unit specific information required to startup or “boot” both the Switch and
Remote units.
Boot information includes:
• IP Address information
• the active config file to be loaded
• the firmware (.m6B or .mpb) file to boot with.
• the active config file to be loaded
• the firmware (.m6B or .mpb) file to boot with.
The PBXgateway unit saves .cbk files to enable it to contact remote users that are
currently disconnected.
Note: This file is used specifically for Remote Login capabilities. See page 105 for
more information.
currently disconnected.
Note: This file is used specifically for Remote Login capabilities. See page 105 for
more information.