Using Maintenance Features
Backup and Restore Configuration
Select this option from the Maintenance menu to save the product configuration
stored on the switch to the HAFM server hard disk or to restore the product
configuration from the HAFM server. Only a single copy of the configuration is
kept on the server.
The purpose of the backup is primarily for restoring configuration data to a
replacement switch. 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.
Note:
Backup
1. Select Backup and Restore Configuration from the Maintenance menu on
Figure 49: Backup and Restore dialog box
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You can only restore the configuration to a switch with the same IP address.
the menu bar to display the Backup and Restore Configuration 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 HAFM 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).
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