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What is a configuration file?
A configuration file is an ASCII text file that contains initialization
information and configuration settings for the switch specified by the
network administrator. The switch’s configuration file (.CFG) can be up to 10
KB in size and is stored on a central server where it is downloaded into the
hub using TFTP.
You can use a text editor like Microsoft Windows* Notepad to make
changes to the configuration file. The switch interprets file lines beginning
with the pound (#) sign as comments. It interprets all other lines as
commands. When the switch initializes, it uses this file to configure
parameters like port speed, port security, and SNMP trap receivers.
Use of a standard configuration file can make managing multiple switches
much simpler. Instead of requiring a network administrator to make changes
to each manually, the switch uses the file to configure itself.