Foundry Networks Switch and Router - Page 240

Foundry Switch and Router Installation and Configuration Guide
9 - 4 December 2000
Figure 9.4 NetIron 400 (model NI400-4)
Figure 9.5 shows an example of the NetIron 800.
Figure 9.5 NetIron 800 (model NI800-4)
The NetIron supports all the forwarding modules supported by the BigIron. The NetIron requires the Management
IV module, described in “Management IV Module” on page 9-6.
For added flexibility, the NetIron is configured at the factory to boot IP-only system software (flash code) by
default. However, the standard version of the Layer 3 Switch software, which adds AppleTalk and IPX support, is
loaded into secondary flash. In addition, the Management IV module’s PCMCIA flash card (see the following
section) contains the IP-only, standard Layer 3 Switch, and Layer 2 Switch software, allowing you to deploy the
NetIron in a wide variety of networking environments.
The software features are the same as those supported on the BigIron Layer 3 Switch, IP-only, and switch images.
For feature information, see the rest of this guide and the following documents:
• Foundry Switch and Router Command Line Interface Reference – provides a list and syntax information for
all the switch and router CLI commands.
• Foundry Diagnostic Guide – provides descriptions of diagnostic commands that can help you diagnose and
solve issues on Layer 2 and Layer 3 Switches.
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