User`s manual

NPort S8000 Series Switch Featured Functions
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Update System Files from Local PC
The NPort S8000 can share or back up its configuration by exporting all settings to a file, which can then be
imported into another NPort S8000.
To import a configuration, go to System Management
Maintenance Configuration Import. Enter the
configuration file path/name and click Submit. The NPort S8000’s configuration settings will be updated
according to the configuration file. If you also wish to import the IP configuration (i.e., the NPort S8000’s IP
address, netmask, gateway, etc.), make sure that Import all configurations including IP configurations
is checked off.
To export a configuration, go to System Management
Maintenance Configuration Export and click
Download. A standard download window will appear, and you will be able to download the configuration into
a file name and location of your choice.
Configuration File
To export the configuration file of this NPort S8000, click Export to save it to the local host.
Log File
To export the Log file of this NPort S8000, click Export and save it to the local host.
NOTE
Some operating systems will open the configuration file and log file directly in the we
b page. In such cases,
right click Export to save as a file.
Upgrade Firmware
To import the firmware file of this NPort S8000, click Browse to select the firmware file already saved on your
computer. The upgrade procedure will proceed automatically after clicking Import.
Upload Configuration Data
To import the configuration file of this NPort S8000, click Browse to select the configuration file already saved
on your computer. The upgrade procedure will proceed automatically after clicking Import.
Load Factory Default
This function will reset all of NPort S8000’s settings to the factory default values. All previous settings including
the console password will be lost. If you wish to keep the NPort S8000 IP address, netmask, and other IP
settings, make sure Keep IP settings is checked off before loading the factory defaults.
The Factory Default function is included to give users a quick way of restoring the NPort S8000’s configuration
settings to their factory default values. This function is available in the Console utility (serial or Telnet), and
Web Browser interface.