Viewing The Detailed Contents Of A Config File - Motorola WS5100 Series Reference Manual

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2. To view the contents of a config file in detail, select a config file by selecting a row from the table and
click the View
3. Select a configuration (other than the start-up-config or running config) and click the
install the file on the switch and replace the existing startup-config file.
If a file (for example, sample-config) is selected, a message displays stating, "When sample-config is
installed, it will replace start-up config. Are you sure you want to install sample-config." Click
continue.
NOTE: Selecting either the startup-config or running-config does not enable the Edit
button. A different configuration must be available to enable the Edit function for the
purposes of replacing the existing startup-config.
4. To permanently remove a file from the list of configurations available to the switch, select a configuration
file from the table and click the
If startup-config is deleted, a prompt displays stating the default switch startup-config will automatically
take its place. The switch running-config cannot be deleted.
5. To restore the system's default configuration and revert back to factory default, click the
Defaults button.
NOTE: After setting the switch to revert to factory default settings, the system must be
rebooted before the default settings take effect. When this occurs, the switch IP address
may change.
6. Click the Transfer Files
more information, see

3.3.1 Viewing the Detailed Contents of a Config File

The View screen displays the entire contents of a configuration file. Motorola recommends a file be reviewed
carefully before it is selected from the Config Files screen for edit or designation as the switch startup
configuration.
1. Select a configuration file from the Configuration screen by highlighting the file.
2. Click the View
Displays the date and time each configuration file was created. Use this
information as a baseline for troubleshooting problems by comparing event log
data with configuration file creation data.
Displays the date and time each configuration file was last modified. Compare this
column against the Created column to discern which files were modified and make
informed decisions whether existing files should be further modified or deleted.
Displays the path (location) to the configuration file.
button. For more information, see
Delete button.
button to move a target configuration file to a secure location for later use. For
Transferring a Config
button to see the contents of the selected configuration file.
Viewing the Detailed Contents of a Config
File.
File.
Install button to
Yes to
Restore