File Transfers

Transferring Switch Configurations

Syntax: copy xmodem startup-config < pc unix > copy xmodem config < filename > < pc unix >

Copies a configuration file from a serially connected PC or UNIX workstation to a designated configuration file on the switch. For more on multiple configuration files, refer to “Multiple Configuration Files” on page 6-23.

For example, to copy a configuration file from a PC serially connected to the switch:

1.Execute the following command:

2.After you see the above prompt, press [Enter].

3.Execute the terminal emulator commands to begin the file transfer.

4.When the download finishes, you must reboot the switch to implement the newly downloaded software. To do so, use one of the following commands:

Syntax: boot system flash [ primary secondary ] boot system flash [ config < filename >]

Switches boot from the designated configuration file. For more on multiple configuration files, refer to “Multiple Configura­ tion Files” on page 6-23.

Syntax: reload

Reboots from the flash image currently in use.

(For more on these commands, refer to “Rebooting the Switch” on page 6-18.)

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