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Restoring a switch

Restoring a switch loads the archived switch configuration parameters to the switch. The administrative state

of the switch must be set to Offline using the Switch Properties dialog box before an archive can be used

in the restore process. The switch type archive must be compatible with the switch to be restored. See

”Archiving a switch” (page 71) for more information.

Figure 35 Restore dialog boxes—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.

To restore a switch:

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 and select Restore to display the Restore dialog box (Figure 35). The Restore

dialog box offers a Full Restore tab and a Selective Restore tab.

3. Enter a name for the file to be archived or click Browse and search for a file name.

This archive file must be one that was produced by the QuickTools Archive function. Configuration

backup files created with the Config Backup command are not compatible with the QuickTools Restore

function. The Config Backup command does not archive the primary or secondary secrets for any

security groups.

4. To restore all configuration settings, click the Full Restore tab, then click Restore. To restore selected

configuration settings, click the Selective Restore tab, select one or more of the following options, and

then click Restore.

• Network Properties—Restores all settings presented in the Network properties dialog box except the

IP address. See ”Network properties” (page 61).

• IP Address—Restores switch IP address in addition to the other network properties.

• Port Properties—Restores all settings presented in the Port Properties dialog box. See ”Port symbolic

name” (page 92).

• Switch Properties—Restores all settings presented in the Switch properties dialog box except the

domain ID. See ”Switch properties” (page 57).

• Domain ID—Restores switch domain ID in addition to the other switch properties.