Q-Logic 8C/16 Manuel D’Utilisation

4 – Managing Switches

Archiving a Switch

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You can create an .XML archive file containing the configuration parameters. 
Archived parameters include the following:

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Switch properties and statistics

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IP configuration

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SNMP configuration

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Port properties and statistics

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Alarm configuration

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Zoning configuration

This archive file can be used to restore the configuration on the same switch or on 
a replacement switch. You can also use the archive file as a template for 
configuring new switches to add to a fabric. Security settings and user account 
information are not archived. The archive can be used later to restore the switch. 
Refer to 

 for more information.

To archive a switch, do the following:

1.

Open the Switch menu and select Archive.

2.

In the Save dialog, enter a file name.

3.

Choose the Save button.