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cpconf tohost=[Host Server IP Address]:/tmp/backup_[IP Address].txt
The complete IP and terminal type (tty) port configuration information is now captured in the
backup_[IP Address].txt file. If the user changes the configuration, the user is strongly advised to
recreate the backup_[IP Address].txt file. The user should make a note of the file name created.
Reconfiguring a 7036-P16 from a stored configuration file
Use a stored configuration file when replacing a 7036-P16.
Hardware requirements:
v AIX or Linux host server with Web access
v 7036-P16 attached to an Ethernet network
Gather the following information:
v IP Address of the target 7036-P16: [7036-P16 IP Address]
v IP Address of the host server: [Host Server IP Address]
v Root password of target 7036-P16
7036-P16 reconfiguration methods
The following are methods for creating a 7036-P16 configuration file:
v Web user interface method
v Command line method
Access the 7036-P16 command line and enter commands directly onto the 7036-P16. This method
requires TFTP to be enabled on the host server.
Web user interface method
To modify the configuration file using the web user interface method, do the following steps:
1. Use the host server to access the web interface of the target 7036-P16 by entering the 7036-P16 IP
address in a browser's URL window, then log in as the root user.
2. Select Backup/Restore
3. Select Browse and navigate to the directory where the stored file is kept on the host server.
4. Select the stored configuration file and click on Open. For example: backup_[IP Address].txt The
complete path to the stored file will appear in the Browse window.
5. Click on Restore.
6. Wait for the configuration to complete, then click on Done.
7. Click on Reboot.
8. The task is complete when the 7036-P16 reboots.
Command line method
To modify the configuration file using the command line method, do the following steps:
1. Telnet to the target 7036-P16. Type: telnet [IP Address of target 7036-P16], then press Enter.
2. Login as root, use the root password.
3. To reconfigure the 7036-P16, type the following command:
cpconf fromhost=[Host Server IP Address]:/tmp/backup_[IP Address].txt
4. Reboot the 7036-P16. Type: boot action=reset
5. When the 7036-P16 reboots, then the task is complete.
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