Five Common Question of Huawei S2700

Question 1 : Can the S2700 Switch Function as a Gateway?

Answer 1: The S2700 Huawei switch cannot be used as a gateway. The S2700 is a Layer 2 switch. If it is used as a gateway, it sends all packets that need to be forwarded at Layer 3 to the CPU to forward the packets through software. This causes a high CPU usage. Because CAR parameters are configured to protect the CPU, a large number of packets are dropped, affecting forwarding of service packets.

Question 2: How to Delete the Files in the Recycle Bin?

Answer 2: Using the reset recycle-bin [ filename ] command, you can delete the files in the recycle bin. The files in the recycle bin cannot be restored after being deleted.

Question 3: Does the Switch S2700-26TP-EI-AC Support the Remote Upgrade of the BootROM?

Answer 3: The switch supports the remote upgrade of the BootROM.

Log in to the switch where the BootROM needs to be upgraded through Telnet, and then run the upgrade basic-bootrom system-filename command in the system view to upgrade the

BootROM.

Question 4: Do I Need to Upgrade the BootROM When I Run the startup system-software Command on a Case-shaped Switch to Specify the Software Package for Next Startup?

Answer 4: In V100R006 and earlier versions, the system displays the following information when you run the startup system-software command to specify the software package for next startup:

"Warning: Basic BOOTROM will be upgraded. Continue?(Y/N)[N]." You must upgrade the

BootROM; otherwise, the switch cannot start. Follow the instruction in the upgrade guide when you upgrade a switch.

In versions later than V100R006, the system automatically upgrades the BootROM after you run the startup system-software command to specify the software package for next startup.

Question 5: How Do I Configure an IP Address for the Management Interface of a Switch?

Answer 5: The management interface is a Layer 3 interface that can be configured with an IP address. To configure an IP address for the management interface, run the following commands:

<HUAWEI> system-view

[HUAWEI] interface meth 0/0/1

[HUAWEI-MEth0/0/1] ip address 192.168.1.2 24

[HUAWEI-MEth0/0/1]

NOTE

Only some switch models have management interfaces. On these switch models, other physical interfaces cannot be configured with IP addresses.