Switch Memory and Configuration
Using Primary and Secondary Flash Image Options
Table 6-2. Comparing the Boot and Reload Commands
Actions Included In
Boot?
Included In Reload Note
Save all Optional, Optional with reload Config changes saved to
configuration
changes since the
last boot or reload
with prompt <cr>, when prompt
displays.
Not saved with reload
at/after commands; No
prompt is displayed.
the startup-config file if
“y” is selected (reload
command).
Perform all system
self-tests
Yes No
The reload command
provides a faster system
reboot.
Choice of primary or
secondary flash
image
Yes No—Uses the current
flash image.
Perform a scheduled
reboot
No Yes Use the reload command
with after/at parameters
(see page 6-29 for details).
Booting from Primary Flash. This command always boots the switch from
primary flash, and executes the complete set of subsystem self-tests.
Syntax: boot
For example, to boot the switch from primary flash with pending configuration
changes in the running-config file:
Figure 6-13. Example of Boot Command (Default Primary Flash)
In the above example, typing either a y or n at the second prompt initiates the
reboot operation. Also, if there are no pending configuration changes in the
running-config file, then the reboot commences without the pause to display
Boot from primary flash.
Booting from a Specified Flash. This version of the boot command gives
you the option of specifying whether to reboot from primary or secondary
flash, and is the required command for rebooting from secondary flash. This
option also executes the complete set of subsystem self-tests.
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