Cabletron Systems CSX1000 Configuration Backup and Restore, Obtaining System Custom Information

USER’S GUIDE

changes are NOT dynamic. The changes are saved in a temporary copy of configuration data, and will not affect the current run-time operation of the system in any way.

To terminate the session, return to the main CFGEDIT menu. Select the save changes option. Then press <RET> to exit.

Note: This “save” process also includes all unsaved Manage Mode changes which were made prior to the CFGEDIT session, if any.

At your earliest possible convenience, reboot the system. This will then activate the new configuration data. It is also wise to make a copy of the new configuration files, as described earlier.

MAKING CHANGES USING MANAGE MODE

In addition to CFGEDIT, you may use the Dynamic Management feature to make certain changes to configuration. The Manage Mode consists of a series of console commands that enable you to display current system parameters, change many parameters dynamically, and write changes to disk files so that they remain permanent.

To access Dynamic Management commands, enter the Manage Mode by typing the following command at the system prompt:

>manage

Once Manage Mode is active, the prompt changes from “>“to “MANAGE>“. While operating in this mode, only Dynamic Management commands are available. All other system commands are ignored until you exit Manage Mode and return to the normal system command mode. To return to the system command mode, issue the following command:

MANAGE> exit

Available Manage Mode commands are dispersed throughout the configuration chapters. Refer to the Manage Mode Command Table for a complete listing of Manage Mode commands.

CONFIGURATION BACKUP AND RESTORE

After making configuration changes, back up the new configuration, either to diskette or network management station. To accomplish this, use TFTP to copy the configuration data (\system\*.nei) from one machine to another. For more information on TFTP, refer to the Remote Management chapter.

To restore a configuration, use TFTP to transfer the configuration files back to the system. Then restart the system for the new configuration to take effect.

OBTAINING SYSTEM CUSTOM INFORMATION

If diskettes are included with your system, the labels affixed to the System Diskettes specify customized information for that copy of the system software, which may include: Version, Serial Number, Variant, Release and Options. Once this software is installed on the system, it is possible to obtain this information from the Administration Console when the system is running by issuing the ver command at the system prompt. The customized information for the system software will then be displayed.

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