Backing-up configuration, Restoring configuration – HP StorageWorks 2.32 Edge Switch User Manual
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NOTE:
You can only restore the configuration to a switch with the same IP address.
NOTE:
For the optional SANtegrity Binding feature, Backup and Restore Configuration will backup
and restore Switch Binding information, but will not back up and restore Fabric Binding and
Enterprise Fabric Mode information.
The following configurations are backed up to the HAFM appliance:
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Identification data (switch name, description, and location).
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Port configuration data (port names, blocked states, and extended distance settings).
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Operating parameters for fabric (E_D_TOV, R_A_TOV, switch priority, interop mode) and for
switch (preferred domain ID, rerouting delay, and domain RSCNs).
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SNMP configuration (trap recipients, community names, and write authorizations).
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Zoning configuration (active zone set and default zone state).
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Alternate Control Prohibited Settings.
Backing-up configuration
To back up your product configuration:
1.
Select Maintenance > Backup & Restore Configuration to display the Backup and
Restore Configuration dialog box.
The Backup and Restore dialog box includes a short description of the features performed when
you click Backup or Restore.
2.
To back up data, click Backup.
3.
When the dialog box is displayed confirming that the backup is complete, click OK. If the
backup fails, a dialog box is displayed to inform you that the backup to the HAFM appliance
failed.
Restoring configuration
To restore your product configuration:
1.
Set the switch off line before performing the restore function.
NOTE:
If the switch is online and you click Restore and the switch is online, a message
dialog is displayed requesting that you turn the switch off line. No action takes place when
you close the dialog box. For instructions on setting the switch off line or on line, see ”
If the switch is already off line and you click Restore, a confirmation dialog box is
displayed indicating that the restore will overwrite any existing configuration already on the
switch. The dialog box also displays the date of the restored backup. Click OK.