Appendix: Technical Info; What Is A Configuration File - Intel 470F - NetStructure Switch User Manual

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Appendix:
Technical Info

What is a Configuration File?

A configuration file is an ASCII text file that contains initialization
information and configuration settings for the Intel
and 470F Switches specified by the network administrator. The switch's
configuration file (.CFG) can be up to 10KB in size and is stored on a
central server where it is downloaded onto the switch using TFTP.
You can use a text editor like Windows Notepad* to make changes to the
configuration file. The switch interprets file lines beginning with the pound
(#) sign as comments. It interprets all other lines as commands. When the
switch initializes, it uses this file to configure parameters like port speed,
port security, and SNMP trap receivers.
Use a standard configuration file to easily manage multiple switches.
Instead of requiring a network administrator to make changes to each switch
manually, the switch uses the file to configure itself.
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