Nortel Networks 450 Switch User Manual


 
Using the Console Interface
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Requirements
The Configuration File feature can only be used to copy standalone switch
configuration parameters to other standalone switches or to copy stack
configuration parameters to other stack configurations.
For example, you cannot duplicate the configuration parameters of a unit in a
stack configuration and use it to configure a standalone switch.
Table 3-30. Configuration File Download/Upload Screen Fields
Field Description
Configuration Image
Filename
The file name you have chosen for the configuration file. Choose a meaningful
file name that will allow you to identify the file for retrieval when required. The file
must already exist on your TFTP server and must be read/write enabled.
Default Value Zero-length string
Range An ASCII string of up to 30 printable characters
TFTP Server IP Address
The IP address of your TFTP load host.
Default Value 0.0.0.0 (no IP address assigned)
Range Four-octet dotted-decimal notation, where each octet is
represented as a decimal value, separated by a decimal point
Copy Configuration
Image to Server
Specifies whether to copy the presently configured switch/stack parameters to
the specified TFTP server (default is No).
Use the spacebar to toggle the selection to Yes.
Press [Enter] to initiate the process.
Default Value No
Range Yes, No
Retrieve Configuration
Image from Server
Specifies whether to retrieve the stored switch/stack configuration parameters
from the specified TFTP server (default is No). If you choose Yes, the download
process begins immediately and, when completed, causes the switch/stack to
reset with the new configuration parameters.
Use the spacebar to toggle the selection to Yes.
Press [Enter] to initiate the process.
Default Value No
Range Yes, No
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