Extreme Networks Out-of-Band (OOB) Management Port Fails EXOS 31.7.2.28-patch1-75

At the time of writing (29/03/2024) the recommended EXOS (SwitchEngine) version for the X450-g2, X460-g2 and 5420 (as well as other hardware) is EXOS 31.7.2.28-patch1-75. We recently purchased some new 5420 switches and are upgrading some existing X450-g2 and X460-g2 to the latest recommended software versions. However we have identified an issue that currently at […]

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Clearing a Trial Licence (XOS/SwitchEngine)

A trial licence is fine for testing some stuff, but if you need to remove it, for example when it causes you issues in a stack when the master thinks it on perimeter, but the backup is not. Remove Licence (Option 1) https://extreme-networks.my.site.com/ExtrArticleDetail?n=000001267 Remove Licence (Option 2) https://extreme-networks.my.site.com/ExtrArticleDetail?an=000092952 Verify Current Licence Removing Stacking Licence Level

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Can’t Purchase Amazon Fire Tablet In-App Purchases Saying Incorrect Password

Attempting to purchase an in-app purchase (to buy coins) in Minecraft on an Amazon Fire Tablet I was constantly being told that my Amazon password was incorrect. The issue turned out to be down to OTP being enabled on my Amazon account, using Google Authenticator. To resolve the issue, it involved entering the password, with […]

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What’s the Difference Between CEng, IEng and EngTech…..Really?

Becoming professionally registered is a great way to develop your career, drive your continuing professional development (CPD), while demonstrating to society and employers your commitment to the discipline. But what are the differing standards (levels) of registration, and what are the differences…..really? In this short article I’ll briefly summerise what I think the main differences […]

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