Switch Memory and Configuration

Using Primary and Secondary Flash Image Options

ProCurve(config)# boot system flash secondary

System will be rebooted from secondary image. Do you want to continue [y/n]?

Figure 6-15. Example of Boot Command with Secondary Flash Option

In the above example, typing either a y or n at the second prompt initiates the reboot operation.

Using the Fastboot feature. The fastboot command allows a boot sequence that skips the internal power-onself-tests, resulting in a faster boot time. When fastboot is enabled, it is saved to the standby management module when the config files are synchronized. Fastboot is used during the next bootup on either management module.

Syntax: [no] fastboot

Enables the fastboot option

The no option disables the feature.

Syntax: show fastboot

Shows the status of the fastboot feature, either enabled or disabled.

The fastboot command is shown below.

ProCurve(config)# fastboot

Using Reload

The Reload command reboots the switch from the flash image that you are currently booted on (primary or secondary) or the flash image that was set either by the boot set-defaultcommand or by the last executed boot system flash <primary secondary> command. Because reload bypasses some subsystem self-tests, the switch reboots faster than if you use either of the boot command options.

Syntax: reload

For example, if you change the number of VLANs the switch supports, you must reboot the switch in order to implement the change. The reload command prompts you to save or discard the configuration changes.

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