User manual

130 Publication 1783-UM003D-EN-E - December 2009
Chapter 4
Save and Restore Switch
Configuration
Use this tab to save the switch configuration to a file for archiving, or restore a
switch configuration stored locally on the computer, or within the RSLogix
5000 software project.
You must be online to save and restore configuration files. Most of the settings
appear dimmed in offline mode.
You may need to enter a valid switch password to save and restore a switch
configuration.
The switch configuration consists of two files:
• a text file containing configuration parameters.
• a binary file containing VLAN information.
Once the switch configuration is uploaded to the RSLogix 5000 software
project file, the switch configuration can be exported as computer files by
using the export button.
You can import a switch configuration from the appropriate files on your
computer to the project by using the Import button on the switch AOP. You
can then download the configuration to the switch by using the Download
button on the AOP. Refer to Save and Restore Switch Configuration on
page 130 for more information on the Save and Restore feature.