Riverstone Networks RS 3000 User Manual

4-6 Riverstone Networks RS 3000/3100/3200 Switch Router Getting Started Guide
Configuration Changes and Saving the Configuration File Initial Configuration
4.3 CONFIGURATION CHANGES AND SAVING THE
CONFIGURATION FILE
The RS 3000 uses three special configuration files:
Caution The active configuration remains in effect only during the current power cycle.
If you power off or reboot the RS 3000/RS 3100/RS 3200 without saving the
active configuration changes to the Startup configuration file, the changes are
lost.
4.3.1 Activating the Configuration Commands in the Scratchpad
Use the following procedure to activate the configuration commands in the scratchpad.
1. Ensure that you are in Enable mode by entering the enable command in the CLI.
2. Ensure that you are in Configure mode by entering the configure command in the CLI.
3. Enter the following command:
The CLI displays the following message:
Table 4-3 Configuration file contents
File Descriptions
Scratchpad The configuration commands you have entered during a management session. These commands
do not become active until you explicitly activate them. Because some commands depend on other
commands for successful execution, the RS 3000/RS 3100/RS 3200 scratchpad simplifies system
configuration by allowing you to enter configuration commands in any order, even when
dependencies exist. When you activate the commands in the scratchpad, the
RS 3000/RS 3100/RS 3200 sorts out the dependencies and executes the commands in their proper
sequence.
Active The commands from the Startup configuration file and any configuration commands that you have
made active from the scratchpad.
Startup The configuration file that the RS 3000/RS 3100/RS 3200 uses to configure itself when the system
is powered on.
save active
Do you want to make the changes Active? [y]

Riverstone Networks RS 3000 Specifications

General

Brand	Riverstone Networks
Model	RS 3000
Category	Network Router
Language	English