IronPort Systems 4108GL - Manual (Page 100)

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Switch Memory and Configuration
Using Primary and Secondary Flash Image Options
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Booting from Primary Flash. This command always boots the switch from
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 changes in the
running-config file, then the reboot commences without the pause to display
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 for 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 secondary 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 changes in the
running-config file, then the reboot commences without the pause to display
Boot from secondary flash
.