Archiving A Switch Configuration; Restoring A Switch Configuration - HP 2/8q Fibre Channel User Manual

To save log information to a remote host, you must edit the syslog.conf file (located on
the remote host) and then restart the syslog daemon. Consult your operating system
documentation for information on how to configure Remote Logging. The syslog.conf
file on the remote host must contain an entry that specifies the name of the log file in which to
save error messages.
Add the following line to the syslog.conf file:
A <tab> separates the Selector (local0.info) and Action (/var/adm/messages/
messages.name).

Archiving a switch configuration

You can create an XML archive file containing the configuration parameters. Basically, any
data received by Switch Manager is archived. However, user accounts and passwords are
available only through the command line interface, and are not received by Switch Manager,
and thus are not archived. Archived parameters include the following:
This archive file can be used to restore the configuration on the same switch or on a
replacement switch. You can also use the archive file as a template for configuring new
switches to add to a fabric. User account information is not archived. The archive can be used
later to restore the switch. See
information.
1. Select Switch > Archive. The Save dialog box is displayed.
2. Enter a file name in the Save dialog box.
3. Click Save.

Restoring a switch configuration

Restoring a switch loads the archived switch configuration parameters to the switch. The
switch configuration must be archived before it can be restored. See
configuration" on page 75 for more information.
1. Log in to the fabric through the switch you want to restore.
2. Select Switch > Restore. The Restore dialog box is displayed
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local0.info <tab> /var/adm/messages.name
Switch properties and statistics
IP configuration
SNMP configuration
Port properties and statistics
Alarm configuration
Zoning configuration
Caution: The switch being restored should be physically disconnected from the fabric.
Restoring a switch in a fabric can severely disrupt the fabric. After the restore process is
complete, the switch can be reconnected to the fabric.
The Restore dialog box offers a Full Restore and a Selective Restore tab.
"Restoring a switch configuration" on page 75 for more
Switch Manager
"Archiving a switch
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