Saving The System Configuration Files; Backing Up The Switch Configuration Settings - HP StorageWorks 8B - FC Entry Switch Reference Manual

Saving the System Configuration Files

Upload the switch configuration file for disaster recovery and keep it in a safe place where it can be
easily found. Backing up the configuration after the initial configuration changes and periodically
thereafter is strongly recommended.

Backing up the Switch Configuration Settings

FTP must be used on Windows workstations to backup the system configuration. The FTP server
must be running before an upload can occur. Use the RSHD service or FTP on a UNIX machine.
Note:
1. Verify that the RSHD service (on a UNIX machine) or the FTP service (on a Windows
machine) is running on the host workstation.
2. Log on to the switch as the admin user.
3. At the command line enter the following command:
configUpload "hostIPaddr", "user", "path_filename","password"
where hostIPaddr is the IP address of the host computer, user is the User ID used to log
into this computer, path_filename is the path location and filename of the configuration
file, and password is the password for the user ID specified. If only configUpload is
entered the system prompts you for each parameter.
Example:
Installation and Reference Guide
The two supplied utilities, RSHD.EXE and CAT.EXE currently do not support uploads for
Windows, only downloads. These utilities are available from the support Web site:
http://www.hp.com/support/fc8B
switch:admin> configupload
Server Name or IP Address [host]: 123.45.678.901
User Name [user]: kelev
File Name [config.txt]: switch1
Protocol (RSHD or FTP) [rshd]: ftp
Password:
upload complete
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