7
Backing Up and Restoring the Configuration
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Using Maintenance Features
Figure 7-3 Backup and Restore Configuration Window
Following is a list of configurations that are backed up to the 
Connectrix service processor:
• Identification data (switch name, description, and location).
• Port configuration data (port names, blocked states, and 
extended distance settings).
• Operating parameters (BB_Credit, E_D_TOV, R_A_TOV, 
Switch Priority, and Preferred Domain ID).
• SNMP configuration (trap recipients, community names, and 
write authorizations).
• Zoning configuration (active zone set and default zone state).
2. To back up data, click Backup.
3. When a message confirms that the backup is complete, click OK.
If the backup fails, a message informs you.
Restore
1. Set the switch off line before performing the restore function. 
(Refer to Setting the Online State on page 7-8.)
2. Click Restore on the Backup and Restore Configuration window 
to restore the backed up configuration to the NV-RAM on the 
switch.
A confirmation window indicates that the restore will overwrite 
any existing configuration already on the switch. The window 
also displays the date of the restored backup.
Click OK. The restore operation initiates an IPL.
3. When the restore finishes, set the switch back on line.