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3 Managing CMM
Directory Content
The CMM (Chassis Management Module) software runs the OmniSwitch Series switches. The directory
structure of the CMM software is designed to prevent corrupting or losing switch files. It also allows you
to retrieve a previous version of the switch software.
In This Chapter
This chapter describes the basic functions of CMM software directory management and how to implement
them by using the Command Line Interface (CLI). CLI commands are used in the configuration examples;
for more details about the syntax of commands, see the OmniSwitch AOS Release 8 CLI Reference
Guide.
This chapter contains the following information:
• The interaction between the running configuration, the working directory, and the certified directory is
described in “CMM Files” on page 3-3.
• A description of how to restore older versions of files and prevent switch downtime is described in
“Software Rollback Feature” on page 3-4.
• The CLI commands available for use and the correct way to implement them are listed in “Managing
Switch Configurations” on page 3-8.
• Managing, upgrading and restoring files using a USB flash drive described in “Using the USB Flash
Drive” on page 3-14.
OmniSwitch AOS Release 8 Switch Management Guide May 2014 page 3-1