H3C Technologies H3C WX6000 Series Access Controllers - Manual (Page 17)

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z Safe mode. Safe mode is implemented by using the save command with the safely keyword. The
mode saves the file more slowly than the fast saving mode, but can retain the configuration file on
the device even if the device reboots or the power fails during the process.
The fast saving mode is suitable for environments where power supply is stable. The safe mode,
however, is preferred in environments where stable power supply is unavailable or remote maintenance
is involved.
Follow these steps to save the current configuration:
To do… Use the command… Remarks
Save the current configuration to the specified file, but
the configuration file is not set as the file to be used at
the next startup
save file-url
Save the current configuration to the root directory of the
storage medium and specify the file as the startup
configuration file to be used at the next startup
save [ safely ]
Required
Use either command
Available in any view
z The configuration file must be with extension .cfg
z During the execution of the save [ safely ] command, the startup configuration file to be used at the
next system startup may be lost if the device reboots or the power supply fails. In this case, the
device boots with the null configuration. After the device reboots, you need to re-specify a startup
configuration file for the next system startup.