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Archiving a switch, Restoring a switch – HP 8.20q Fibre Channel Switch User Manual

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Failed, note the Test Fault Code displayed in the Switch Information data window and contact Tech

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Archiving a switch

You can create an .XML archive file containing the configuration parameters. This archive file can be used

to restore the configuration on the same switch or on a replacement switch. You can also use the archive

file as a template for configuring new switches to add to a fabric.
Basically any data received by QuickTools is archived. Passwords are not archived. Security Group secrets

are not included in the archive and must be re-configured using the CLI after a restore.
Archived parameters include:

Switch properties and statistics

IP configuration

SNMP configuration

Port properties and statistics

Name server

Date/Time and NTP settings

Alarm configuration

Zoning configuration

Nicknames configuration

Call Home parameters

User account information (but not restored)

Configured security (available only with SSL connection to the switch).

RADIUS Server information (available only with SSL connection to the switch)

NOTE:

Security features must be configured using CLI. See the HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel

Switch command line interface guide for information about the command line interface.

To archive a switch:

1.

Select Switch > Archive.

2.

In the Save dialog box, enter a file name.

3.

Click Save.

Restoring a switch

Restoring a switch loads the archived switch configuration parameters to the switch. The administrative

state of the switch must be set to Offline using the Switch Properties dialog box before an archive can be

used in the restore process. The switch type archive must be compatible with the switch to be restored. See

Archiving a switch

” on page 73 for more information.