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z Running Configuration File: Contains all configuration file commands, as well as all commands
entered during the current session. After the switch is powered down or rebooted, all commands
stored in the Running Configuration file are lost.
z Image files: Software upgrades are used when a new version file is downloaded. The file is
checked for the right format, and that it is complete. After a successful download, the new version is
marked, and is used after the switch is reset.
Backup and restore of the configuration files are always done from and to the Startup Configuration file.
This section contains the following topics:
z Backing up System Files
z Restoring Files
z Restoring the Software Image
z Activating Image Files
Backing up System Files
The Backup Page permits the network administrator to backup the system configuration to a TFTP or
HTTP server.
Click Administration > Backup & Restore > Backup. The Backup Page opens.
Figure 3-89 Backup Page
The Backup Page contains the following fields:
Table 3-68 Backup Page item description
Item Description
Upload via TFTP Enables to upload files via TFTP.
Upload via HTTP Enables to upload files via HTTP.
TFTP Server IP Address
Specifies the TFTP Server IP Address to which the configuration
files are uploaded.
Destination File Name Specifies file name for the uploaded configuration file.
Restoring Files
The Restore Page restores configuration settings that you previously saved to the TFTP or HTTP
server.
Click Administration > Backup & Restore > Restore. The Restore Files Page opens.
