User`s guide

4 – Managing Switches
Archiving a Switch
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4.9
Archiving a Switch
You can create an .XML archive file containing the configuration parameters.
Archived parameters include the following:
■ Switch properties and statistics
■ IP configuration
■ SNMP configuration
■ Port properties and statistics
■ Alarm configuration
■ Zoning configuration
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. Security settings and user account
information are not archived. The archive can be used later to restore the switch.
Refer to ”Restoring a Switch” on page 4-21 for more information.
To archive a switch, do the following:
1. Open the Switch menu and select Archive.
2. In the Save window, enter a file name.
3. Choose the Save button.
4.10
Restoring a Switch
Restoring a switch loads the archived switch configuration parameters to the
switch. The switch configuration must be archived before it can be restored.
Furthermore, the switch archive must be compatible with the switch to be
restored; that is, you cannot restore a SANbox2-8c switch with a SANbox2-16
archive. Refer to ”Archiving a Switch” on page 4-21 for more information.
To restore a switch, do the following:
1. Log in to the fabric through the switch you want to restore. You cannot
restore a switch over an ISL.
2. Open the Switch menu and select Restore.
3. In the Restore window, enter the archive file name or browse for the file. This
archive file must be one that was produced by the SANbox Manager Archive
function. Configuration backup files created with the Config Backup
command are not compatible with the SANbox Manager Restore function.
4. Choose the Restore button.