HP StorageWorks MSA 2.8 SAN Switch - Manual (Page 37)

Initial Configuration
37 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide
Backing up Switch Configuration Information
The following sections describe how to back up switch configuration information.
Making a Hard Copy of Switch Information
It is recommended that you make a hard copy backup of all key configuration
data, including license key information for every switch, and store it in a safe and
secure place for emergency reference. See the following procedures.
1. Print out the information from the following command and store in a secure
location:
licenseshow
2. Print out the information from the following command and store in a secure
location:
configUpload - Contains license and configuration information. Refer to
the configUpload command in the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Version
3.1.x/4.1.x Reference Guide or the HP StorageWorks Fabric Manager Version
3.0.x User Guide for more information.
3. Print out the information from the following command and store in a secure
location:
ipaddrshow - Select option 4 to display all configured addresses.
Note: Depending on the security procedures of your company, you may want to keep
a record of the user levels and passwords for all switches in the fabric. This is sensitive
information and access to such information should be limited.
Saving the Switch Configuration File to a Host
Save all key configuration data, including license key information for every switch
and upload it to a host for emergency reference.
About the configupload Command
The configuration file is written as three sections, and is broken up as follows:
■ The first section Contains the switch boot parameters. It has variables
such as the switch's name and IP address. This section
corresponds to the first few lines of output of the
configshow command.