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user area, and the file can be quite large if the user area contains image files. This is the default for the backup command.

Note. If the archive’s files cannot fit on the switch, the restore operation fails. Nortel recommends deleting unneeded image files before creating or restoring an archive.

Use the critical option if you want to back up or restore only the system-critical files required to operate and communi- cate with the switch. Use the all option if you also want to back up or restore Web-based AAA pages, backup configuration files, image files, and any other files stored in the user files area of nonvolatile storage.

Neither option archives image files or any other files listed in the Boot section of dir command output. The all option archives image files only if they are present in the user files area.

The backup command stores the MAC address of the switch in the archive. By default, the restore command works only if the MAC address in the archive matches the MAC address of the switch where the restore command is entered. The force option overrides this restriction and allows you to unpack one switch’s archive onto another switch.

Caution! Do not use the force option unless advised to do so by Nortel NETS. If you restore one switch’s system files onto another switch, you must generate new key pairs and certificates on the switch.

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