Fabric OS Administrator's Guide v7.0.0 (53-1002148-02, June 2011)

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Configuration file restoration

When you restore a configuration file, you overwrite the existing configuration with a previously

saved backup (configuration) file.

CAUTION

Make sure that the configuration file you are downloading is compatible with your switch model.

Configuration files from a model other than the switch to which you are uploading, or your

switch’s firmware could cause your switch to fail.

If a configDownload command is issued on a non-FCR platform, any FCR-like parameters may be

viewed in the downloaded data. This is harmless to the switch and can be ignored.

Configuration files transferred from a system running Fabric OS v6.2.0 to a system running v6.3.0,

and from a system running Fabric OS v6.3.0 to a system running v6.4.0, are applied only to the

default switch or chassis areas. All other areas are not affected.

Note also that while is possible to transfer a v6.4.1 config file to a v7.0.0 switch, the reverse cannot

be done. You cannot transfer a v7.0.0 config file to a v6.4.1 switch.

Restrictions

-chassis The number of switches defined in the downloaded config file must match the

number of switches currently defined on the switch.

-fid FID The FID must be defined in both the downloaded configuration file and the

current system.

NOTE

Brocade recommends you disable a switch before downloading a configuration

file. If you plan to download a configuration file while the switch is enabled, see

“Configuration download without disabling a switch” on page 186.

-fid FID -sfid FID The –fid FID must be defined on the switch and the –sfid FID must be defined in

the downloaded configuration file.