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Switch Memory and Configuration
Using Primary and Secondary Flash Image Options
Switch Memory and
Configuration
Booting from Primary Flash. This command always boots the switch fro m
primary flash, and executes the complete set of subsystem self-tests.
Syntax: boot
For example, to boot the switch from primary flash with pending configuration
changes in the running-config file:
Figure 5-12. Example of Boot Command (Default Primary Flash)
In the above example, typing either a y or n at the second prompt initiates the
reboot operation. Also, if there are no pending configuration change s in the
running-config file, then the reboot commences without the pause to d isplay
Boot from primary flash.
Booting from a Specified Flash. This version of the boot command gives
you the option of specifying whether to reboot from primary or secondary
flash, and is the required command fo r rebooting from secondary flash. This
option also executes the complete set of subsystem self-tests.
Syntax: boot system flash < primary | secondary >
For example, to reboot the switch from se condary flash when there are no
pending configuration changes in the running-config file:
Figure 5-13. Example of Boot Command with Primary/Secondary Flash Option
In the above example, typing either a y or n at the second prompt initiates the
reboot operation. Also, if there are no pending configuration change s in the
running-config file, then the reboot commences without the pause to d isplay
Boot from secondary flash.