Avaya Ethernet Switch 470 BPS, Ethernet Switch 460 BPS Release Notes

Ethernet Switch 470/460/BPS

Software Release 3.1.6

1. Release Summary

Release Date: 22-Jun-2005 Purpose: Software patch release to address customer found software issues.

2. Important Notes Before Upgrading to This Release

None.

3. Platforms Supported

Ethernet Switch 460/470 BPS 2000

4. Notes for Upgrade

Please see “Release Notes for the BayStack 470 10/100/1000 Switch” (Part No. 215148-D, available at

http://www.nortel.com/support, select BayStack family, then Ethernet Switch 470-24T) for details on how to

upgrade your Policy Switch.

File Names For This Release

File Name Module or File Type File Size (bytes)

boss3162.img Agent code image 1,930,550 boss3163s.img Agent code image (SSH) 1,878,383

5. Version of Previous Release

Software Version 3.1.5

6. Compatibility

This software release is managed with Java Device Manager (JDM) release 5.8.4.

7. Changes in This Release

New Features in This Release

None.

Old Features Removed From This Release

None.

Problems Resolved in This Release

In a hybrid stack with a DMLT configured on the first two BPS2000 units, the DMLT stops forwarding traffic whenever one of the BayStack 450 units leaves the stack (Q01105484).

8. Outstanding Issues

In a hybrid stack with a DMLT configuration, changing the STP state of the trunks may result in an inconsistent DMLT configuration (Q01151885-01). This issue will be addressed in the upcoming BayStack 450 4.5.4.

Port path cost on a BPS2000 copper MDA may change to an incorrect value (Q01158269).

9. Known Limitations

None.

10. Documentation Corrections

For other known issues, please refer to the product release notes and technical documentation available from the Nortel Technical Support web site at:

http://www.nortel.com/support .

The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The statements, configurations, technical data, and recommendations in this document are believed to be accurate and reliable, but are presented without express or implied warranty. Users must take full responsibility for their applications of any products specified in this document. The information in this document is proprietary to Nortel.

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