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4 – Managing Switches
Restoring a Switch
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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. The
switch archive must be compatible with the switch to be restored; that is, you can
restore a SANbox 1400 Series switch only with an archive from a SANbox 1400
Series switch. Refer to “Archiving a Switch” on page 4-31 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 in the faceplate display and select Restore to display
the Restore dialog shown in Figure 4-13. The Restore dialog offers a Full
Restore and a Selective Restore tab.
Figure 4-13. Restore Dialogs – Full and Selective
CAUTION! The switch being restored should be physically disconnected from
the fabric. Restoring a switch in a fabric can severely disrupt the
fabric. After the restore process is complete, the switch can be
reconnected to the fabric.