File Transfers

Copying Diagnostic Data to a Remote Host, USB Device, PC or UNIX Workstation

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 Configuration Files” on page 6-25.

Syntax: reload

Reboots from the flash image currently in use.

(For more on these commands, refer to “Rebooting the Switch” on page 6-19.)

Copying Diagnostic Data to a RemoteHost, USB Device, PC or UNIXWorkstation

You can use the CLI to copy the following types of switch data to a text file in a destination device:

Command Output: Sends the output of a switch CLI command as a file on the destination device.

Event Log: Copies the switch’s Event Log into a file on the destination device.

Crash Data: software-specific data useful for determining the reason for a system crash.

Crash Log: Processor-Specific operating data useful for determining the reason for a system crash.

The destination device and copy method options are as follows (CLI key word is in bold):

Remote Host via TFTP.

USB serial console connected PC or UNIX workstation.

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