Protecting Files On The Memory Card; 112768 Rev. B; Figure 2-16. Memory Card Read/Write Protect Switch - Bay Networks 5380 User Manual

Using Model 5380 Ethernet and Model 5580 Token Ring Routers

Protecting Files on the Memory Card

Bay Networks ships each memory card with its read/write protect switch in the
unprotected position (see Figure 2-16).
Note: You typically do not operate a router with a write-protected memory
card. You may need to permanently store online network changes and software
upgrades or to restore network operation by downloading changes.
Bay Networks recommends making a copy of your configuration files on another
memory card, write protecting the card, and storing it in a safe place for backup
purposes.
To change memory card protection, follow these steps:
1.
2.
Figure 2-16. Memory Card Read/Write Protect Switch
3.
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Remove the memory card, as described earlier in this chapter.
Set the read/write protect switch, which is located on the edge opposite
the INSERT arrow of the memory card (see Figure 2-16).
Insert the memory card as described in "Installing the Memory Card"
earlier in this chapter.
Unprotected
Protected
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