Boot And Reload Command Comparison - HP PROCURVE 2520 Management And Configuration Manual

factory-default values to the parameters controlling the new features. Simi­
larly, If you create a startup-config file while using a version "Y" of the switch
software, and then reboot the switch with an earlier software version "X" that
does not include all of the features found in "Y", the software simply ignores
the parameters for any features that it does not support.
Scheduled Reload. If no parameters are entered after the reload command,
an immediate reboot is executed. The reload at and reload after command
information is not saved across reboots. If the switch is rebooted before a
scheduled reload command is executed, the command is effectively cancelled.
When entering a reload at or reload after command, a prompt will appear to
confirm the command before it can be processed by the switch. For the reload
at command, if mm/dd/yy are left blank, the current day is assumed.
The scheduled reload feature removes the requirement to physically reboot
the switch at inconvenient times (for example, at 1:00 in the morning). Instead,
a reload at 1:00 mm/dd command can be executed (where mm/dd is the date
the switch is scheduled to reboot).

Boot and Reload Command Comparison

The switch offers reboot options through the boot and reload commands, plus
the options inherent in a dual-flash image system. Generally, using boot
provides more comprehensive self-testing; using reload gives you a faster
reboot time.
Table 6-2. Comparing the Boot and Reload Commands
Actions Included In
Boot?
Save all Optional,
configuration with prompt
changes since the
last boot or reload
Perform all system Yes
self-tests
Choice of primary or Yes
secondary flash
image
Perform a scheduled No
reboot
Switch Memory and Configuration
Using Primary and Secondary Flash Image Options
Included In Reload Note
Optional with reload Config changes saved to
<cr>, when prompt the startup-config file if
displays. "y" is selected (
command).
reload
Not saved with
at/after
commands;
No prompt is displayed.
The reload
No
provides a faster system
reboot.
No—Uses the current
flash image.
Yes Use the
with after/at parameters
(see page 6-22 for details).
reload
command
reload
command
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