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File Transfers
Transferring Switch Configurations
For example, to copy a configuration file from a PC serially connected to the
switch:
1.
Execute the following command:
2.
After you see the above prompt, press
[Enter]
.
3.
Execute the terminal emulator commands to begin the file transfer.
4.
When the download finishes, you must reboot the switch to implement
the newly downloaded software. To do so, use one of the following
commands:
(For more on these commands, refer to “Rebooting the Switch” on page
6-19.)
Syntax:
copy xmodem startup-config < pc | unix >
copy xmodem config <
filename
> < pc | unix >
Copies a configuration file from a serially connected PC or
UNIX workstation to a designated configuration file on the
switch. For more on multiple configuration files, refer to
“Multiple Configuration Files” on page 6-26
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 6-26.
Syntax:
reload
Reboots from the flash image currently in use.
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