Backing Up The Configuration - Extreme Networks ExtremeRouting SLX 9640 Installation Manual

Backing up the configuration

4. Verify the correct operation of the device by entering the following commands. Copy output to a file
to save the information.
Table 16: Commands to verify correct operation
Command
show environment power
show environment fan
show chassis or show system
show slots
show environment temp or show
environment sensor
show environment history
show history
show logging auditlog, and
show logging raslog
Backing up the configuration
Extreme recommends backing up the configuration on a regular basis to ensure that a complete
configuration is available for downloading to a replacement device.
Observe the following notes about configuration data:
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Passwords are not saved in the configuration file, and are not uploaded during a configuration
upload.
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It is recommended that the configuration be backed up on a regular basis to ensure that a complete
configuration is available for downloading to a replacement chassis.
1. Log in to the device using one of the following methods:
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A serial console connection to the active management module. The active management module
has the LED labeled ACTIVE on the front panel illuminated in blue.
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A command line interface (CLI) session using the chassis management IP address.
2. Log in to the device using admin as your login name. If you have not changed the default password,
usepassword .
3. Enter copy running-config { startup-config | flash:// | ftp:// | scp://
| sftp:// | tftp:// | usb:// }, where:
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startup-config saves the running configuration to the startup
configuration.
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flash:// saves the running configuration to the flash drive in the specified location.
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ftp:// saves the running configuration to the specified FTP server address.
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scp:// saves the running configuration to the specified secure copy (SCP) server location.
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sftp:// saves the running configuration to the specified Secure FTP (SFTP) server address.
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tftp:// saves the running configuration to the specified TFTP server address.
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usb:// saves the running configuration to the USB drive attached to the device (for example,
plugged into the USB port in the management module).
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Description
Displays power supply status and information
Displays fans status and information
Displays device status and information
Displays the current status of each slot in the chassis
Displays temperature status and information
Displays the history of the installed modules
Displays CLI history
Displays any errors
Initial Setup and Verification