Backup And Restore Configuration; Backup; Backup And Restore Dialog Box - McDATA Sphereon 4500 User Manual

Backup and Restore Configuration

Backup

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Select this option from the Maintenance menu to save the product
configuration stored on the switch to the EFC Server hard disk or to
restore the product configuration from the EFC Server. Only a single
copy of the configuration is kept on the server.
The purpose of the backup is primarily for single-CTP systems, such
as the Sphereon ES-4500 Fabric Switch, where a backup is needed in
order to restore to a replacement CTP card. You can also use this
feature for a special purpose configuration or for temporary testing of
a configuration. You cannot modify the location and file name of the
saved configuration.
You can only restore the configuration to a switch with the same IP address.
1. Select Backup and Restore Configuration from the Maintenance menu
on the menu bar to display the Backup and Restore Configuration
dialog box.

Backup and Restore Dialog Box

The Backup and Restore dialog box consists of a short description
of the features performed when you select Backup or Restore.
Following is a list of configurations that are backed up to the EFC
Server:
• Identification data (switch name, description, and
location).
• Port configuration data (port names, blocked states, and
extended distance settings).
• Operating parameters for fabric (E_D_TOV, R_A_TOV,
switch priority, interop mode) and for switch (preferred
domain ID, rerouting delay, and domain RSCNs).
Using Maintenance Features
Backup and Restore Configuration
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