Transitioning To Multiple Configuration Files - HP PROCURVE 2520 Management And Configuration Manual

Switch Memory and Configuration
Multiple Configuration Files

Transitioning to Multiple Configuration Files

At the first reboot with a software release supporting multiple configuration,
the switch:
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Figure 6-16. Switch Memory Assignments After the First Reboot from Software
In the above state, the switch always:
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The commands described later in this section enable you to view the current
multiple configuration status, manage multiple startup-config files, configure
reboot policies, and override reboot policies on a per-instance basis.
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Assigns the filename oldConfig to the existing startup-config file (which is
stored in memory slot 1).
Saves a copy of the existing startup-config file in memory slot 2 with the
filename workingConfig.
Assigns the workingConfig file as the active configuration and the default
configuration for all subsequent reboots using either primary or second­
ary flash.
Supporting Multiple Configuration
Uses the workingConfig file to reboot