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Switch Memory and Configuration
Using Primary and Secondary Flash Image Options
Table 6-2. Comparing the Boot and Reload Commands
Booting from Primary Flash. This command always boots the switch from
primary flash, and executes the complete set of subsystem self-tests.
Syntax: boot
For example, to boot the switch from primary flash with pending configuration
changes in the running-config file:
Figure 6-13. Example of Boot Command (Default Primary Flash)
In the above example, typing either a
y or n at the second prompt initiates the
reboot operation. Also, if there are no pending configuration changes in the
running-config file, then the reboot commences without the pause to display
Boot from primary flash.
Booting from a Specified Flash. This version of the boot command gives
you the option of specifying whether to reboot from primary or secondary
flash, and is the required command for rebooting from secondary flash. This
option also executes the complete set of subsystem self-tests.
Syntax: boot system flash < primary | secondary >
Actions Included In
Boot?
Included In
Reload
Note
Save all configuration
changes since the last boot
or reload
Optional,
with prompt
Yes,
automatic
Config changes saved to the
startup-config file
Perform all system self-tests Yes No Reload provides a faster system
reboot.
Choice of primary or
secondary
Yes No—Uses
the current
flash image.