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Configuration file restoration
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Configuration file restoration
When you restore a configuration file, you overwrite the existing configuration with a previously
saved backup configuration file.
CAUTION
Make sure that the configuration file you are downloading is compatible with your switch model.
Downloading a configuration file from a different switch model or from a different firmware could
cause your switch to fail.
CAUTION
If you have Virtual Fabrics enabled, you must follow the procedure in “Configuration management
for Virtual Fabrics” on page 250 to restore the logical switches.
If a configDownload command is issued on a non-FC router, any FC router parameters may be
viewed in the downloaded data. This is harmless to the switch and can be ignored.
NOTE
While it is possible to transfer a Fabric OS 6.4.1 configuration file to a Fabric OS 7.0.0 (or later)
switch, it is not possible to transfer a Fabric OS 7.0.0 (or later) configuration file to a Fabric OS 6.4.1
switch.
Restrictions
This section lists restrictions for some of the options of the configDownload command.
-chassis The number of switches defined in the downloaded configuration file must
match the number of switches currently defined on the switch.
-fid FID The FID must be defined in both the downloaded configuration file and the
current system.
NOTE
Brocade recommends you disable a switch before downloading a configuration
file. If you plan to download a configuration file while the switch is enabled, refer
to
“Configuration download without disabling a switch” on page 248.
-fid FID -sfid FID The FID must be defined on the switch and the source FID must be defined in the
downloaded configuration file.