Copying Configuration Files Between Flash Memory File Systems - Cisco Catalyst 9500 Manual

Copying Configuration Files Between Flash Memory File Systems

Command or Action
Step 2 Do one of the following:
• copy filesystem: [partition-number:][filename ]
nvram:startup-config
• copy filesystem: [partition-number:][filename ]
system:running-config
Example:
Device# copy usbflash0:4:ios-upgrade-1
nvram:startup-config
Examples
The following example copies the file named ios-upgrade-1 from partition 4 of the flash memory
PC Card in usbflash0 to the device startup configurations:
Device# copy usbflash0:4:ios-upgrade-1 nvram:startup-config
Copy 'ios-upgrade-1' from flash device as 'startup-config' ? [yes/no] yes
[OK]
Copying Configuration Files Between Flash Memory File Systems
On platforms with multiple flash memory file systems, you can copy files from one flash memory file system,
such as internal flash memory to another flash memory file system. Copying files to different flash memory
file systems lets you create backup copies of working configurations and duplicate configurations for other
devices. To copy a configuration file between flash memory file systems, use the following commands in
EXEC mode:
SUMMARY STEPS
1. enable
2. show source-filesystem:
3. copy source-filesystem: [partition-number:][filename ] dest-filesystem:[partition-number:][filename ]
DETAILED STEPS
Command or Action
Step 1
enable
Example:
Device> enable
Step 2 show source-filesystem:
Example:
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Purpose
• Loads a configuration file directly into NVRAM or
• Copies a configuration file to your running
configuration
Purpose
Enables privileged EXEC mode.
• Enter your password if prompted.
Displays the layout and contents of flash memory to verify
the filename.
Managing Configuration Files