Using a Flash Memory Card | 67
To format the flash card:
1 Insert the flash card into the flash slot on the primary RPM.
2 In the EXEC CLI mode, enter format slot0:
3 The formatted flash card is ready to use.
Copying Files to the External Flash
Copy files to the flash when you want keep a backup image. The In Use LED illuminates during a read or
write operation. Do not eject the flash card from the slot while this LED is lit.
To copy files to the external flash card use the following command:
Displaying Files Stored on the External Flash
Flash cards can be used to copy and store system images, boot images, and configuration files. Optional
flash memory cards are shipped blank.
To display files stored on a flash, use the following command:.
Figure A-1. dir Command Example
Step Task
1 Insert the flash card into the flash slot on the primary RPM.
2 In the EXEC CLI mode, enter format slot0:
3 The formatted flash card is ready to use.
Command Syntax Command Mode Purpose
copy file-url1 file-url2 EXEC Privilege Configure the following parameters:
• file-url1: the file source
• file-url2: enter slot0://
Command Syntax Command Mode Purpose
dir [filesystem] EXEC Privilege Configure the following optional parameters to view files on
the flash card:
• filesystem: enter either flash: for the internal flash or
slot0: for the external flash.
The default is flash: (the internal flash). To view the external
flash, enter dir slot0:
Force10#dir slot0:
Directory of slot0:
1 -rwx 6478482 Sep 7 101 16:54:34 E1200i.BIN
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