Backup; Restore; Backup And Restore Configuration Window - EMC Connectrix DS-24M2 User Manual

Backup

Figure 7-2

Restore

Follow these steps to perform a backup:
1. Click Maintenance on the Product Manager menu bar and select
Backup & Restore Configuration on the drop-down menu.
This displays the window in Figure 7-2.

Backup and Restore Configuration Window

Following is a list of configurations that are backed up to the
Connectrix service processor:
• Identification data (switch name, description, and location).
• Port configuration data (port names, blocked states, and
extended distance settings).
• Operating parameters for the fabric (described under
Configuring Operating Parameters on page 5-4).
• SNMP configuration (trap recipients, community names, and
write authorizations).
• Zoning configuration (active zone set and default zone state).
2. To back up data, click Backup.
3. When a message confirms that the backup is complete, click OK.
If the backup fails, a message informs you.
1. Set the switch off line before performing the restore function.
(Refer to Setting the Online State on page 7-6.)
2. Click Restore on the Backup and Restore Configuration window
to restore the backed up configuration to the NV-RAM on the
switch.
A confirmation window indicates that the restore will overwrite
any existing configuration already on the switch. The window
also displays the date of the restored backup.
Backing Up and Restoring the Configuration
Using Maintenance Features
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