HP ProCurve 2520 Transitioning to Multiple Configuration Files, oldConfig, workingConfig, workingConfig, workingConfig, Supporting Multiple Configuration

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:

■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.

Figure 6-16. Switch Memory Assignments After the First Reboot from SoftwareSupporting Multiple Configuration

In the above state, the switch always:

■Uses the workingConfig file to reboot

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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