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If you select a new boot method, the switch uses the selected method for the next boot cycle.
2.3.1.9. Activate Backup Image
Use option 9 to activate the backup image. The active image becomes the backup when you select this
option. When you exit the Startup Utility and resume the boot process, the switch loads the image that you
activated, but QCT recommends that you reload the switch so it can perform an entire boot cycle with the
newly active image.
After you active the backup image, the following information appears.
Image image1 is now active.
Code update instructions found!
image1 activated -- system reboot recommended!
Reboot? (Y/N):
Enter y to reload the switch.
2.3.1.10. Start Diagnostic Application
Option 10 is for field support personnel only. Access to the diagnostic application is password protected.
2.3.1.11. Reboot
Use option 11 to restart the boot process.
2.3.1.12. Erase All Configuration Files
Use option 12 to clear changes to the startup-config file and the factory-defaults file and reset the system to
its factory default (compile-time) setting. You are not prompted to confirm the selection.
2.4. Understanding the User Interfaces
QNOS software includes a set of comprehensive management functions for configuring and monitoring the
system by using one of the following two methods:
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Command-Line Interface (CLI)
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Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)