Configuration File Restoration; Restrictions - HP StoreFabric SN6500B Administrator's Manual

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Configuration file restoration

Configuration file restoration

When you restore a configuration file, you overwrite the existing configuration with a previously
saved backup configuration file.
CAUTION
Make sure that the configuration file you are downloading is compatible with your switch model.
Downloading a configuration file from a different switch model or from a different firmware could
cause your switch to fail.
CAUTION
If you have Virtual Fabrics enabled, you must follow the procedure in
for Virtual Fabrics"
If a configDownload command is issued on a non-FC router, any FC router parameters may be
viewed in the downloaded data. This is harmless to the switch and can be ignored.
NOTE
While it is possible to transfer a Fabric OS 6.4.1 configuration file to a Fabric OS 7.0.0 (or later)
switch, it is not possible to transfer a Fabric OS 7.0.0 (or later) configuration file to a Fabric OS 6.4.1
switch.

Restrictions

This section lists restrictions for some of the options of the configDownload command.
-chassis
-fid FID
-fid FID -sfid FID The FID must be defined on the switch and the source FID must be defined in the
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on page 250 to restore the logical switches.
The number of switches defined in the downloaded configuration file must
match the number of switches currently defined on the switch.
The FID must be defined in both the downloaded configuration file and the
current system.
NOTE
Brocade recommends you disable a switch before downloading a configuration
file. If you plan to download a configuration file while the switch is enabled, refer
to "Configuration download without disabling a switch"
downloaded configuration file.
"Configuration management
on page 248.
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