Flash Memory Storage; Switch Software Image; Configuration Parameters - Nortel BayStack 410 24T Using Manual

Flash Memory Storage

The following two sections describe switch parameters that are stored in flash
memory.

Switch Software Image

Your switch's software image is stored in flash memory. The flash memory allows
you to update your switch software image with a newer version, without changing
the switch hardware (see "Software Download" on page 3-102). An in-band
connection between the switch and the TFTP load host is required to download
the software image.
If a BootP server is set up properly on the network and the BayStack 410-24T
switch detects a corrupted software image during the self-test, the switch
automatically uses TFTP to download a new software image.

Configuration Parameters

Certain configuration parameters, including the system characteristics strings,
some VLAN parameters, IGMP configuration parameters, and the MultiLink
Trunk names are stored in flash memory. These parameters are updated every 10
minutes or whenever you issue the Reset command.
Note: Do not power off the switch within ten minutes of changing any
configuration parameters, unless you first issue the Reset command. Powering
down the switch within 10 minutes of changing configuration parameters
(without resetting) can cause the changed configuration parameters to be lost.
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