Chapter 1. IBM Flex System FC3171 8 Gb SAN Switch - QLogic

To archive a switch, do the following:
1. Open the Switch menu and select Archive.
2. In the Save dialog, enter a file name.
3. Click the Save button.
Restoring a switch
Restoring a switch loads the archived configuration parameters to the switch. The
switch configuration must be archived before it can be restored. The archive must
be compatible with the switch to be restored. That is, you can only restore an IBM
Flex System FC3171 8 Gb SAN Switch with an archive from an IBM Flex System
FC3171 8 Gb SAN Switch. For more information, see ”Archiving a switch” on
page 4-69.
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, 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 and select Restore to display the Restore dialog shown in
Figure 26. The Restore dialog offers a Full Restore and a Selective Restore tab.
Figure 26. Restore Dialogs–full and selective
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