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Configuration file restoration
When you restore a configuration file, you overwrite the existing configuration with a previously
saved backup configuration file.
CAUTION
Make sure that the configuration file you are downloading is compatible with your switch model.
Downloading a configuration file from a different switch model or from a different firmware could
cause your switch to fail.
CAUTION
If you have Virtual Fabrics enabled, you must follow the procedure in
on page 250 to restore the logical switches.
If a configDownload command is issued on a non-FC router, any FC router parameters may be
viewed in the downloaded data. This is harmless to the switch and can be ignored.
NOTE
While it is possible to transfer a Fabric OS 6.4.1 configuration file to a Fabric OS 7.0.0 (or later)
switch, it is not possible to transfer a Fabric OS 7.0.0 (or later) configuration file to a Fabric OS 6.4.1
switch.
Restrictions
This section lists restrictions for some of the options of the configDownload command.
-chassis
The number of switches defined in the downloaded configuration file must
match the number of switches currently defined on the switch.
-fid FID
The FID must be defined in both the downloaded configuration file and the
current system.
NOTE
Brocade recommends you disable a switch before downloading a configuration
file. If you plan to download a configuration file while the switch is enabled, refer
to
“Configuration download without disabling a switch”
-fid FID -sfid FID The FID must be defined on the switch and the source FID must be defined in the
downloaded configuration file.