4 – Managing SwitchesArchiving a Switch4-28 59097-00 A04.8Archiving a SwitchYou can create an .XML archive file containing the configuration parameters.Basically any data received by SANsurfer Switch Manager is archived. However,passwords are not archived with the user account information. Archivedparameters include the following: Switch properties and statistics IP configuration SNMP configuration Port properties and statistics Alarm configuration Zoning configurationThis archive file can be used to restore the configuration on the same switch or ona replacement switch. You can also use the archive file as a template forconfiguring new switches to add to a fabric. Security settings and user accountinformation are not archived. The archive can be used later to restore the switch.Refer to ”Restoring a Switch” on page 4-28 for more information.To archive a switch, do the following:1. Open the Switch menu in the faceplate display and select Archive.2. In the Save dialog, enter a file name.3. Click the Save button.4.9Restoring a SwitchRestoring a switch loads the archived switch configuration parameters to theswitch. The switch configuration must be archived before it can be restored. Theswitch archive must be compatible with the switch to be restored; that is, you canrestore a SANbox 5602 switch only with an archive from a SANbox 5602 switch.Refer to ”Archiving a Switch” on page 4-28 for more information.To restore a switch, do the following:1. Log in to the fabric through the switch you want to restore. You cannotrestore a switch over an ISL.CAUTION! The switch being restored should be physically disconnectedfrom the fabric. Restoring a switch in a fabric can severelydisrupt the fabric. After the restore process is complete, theswitch can be reconnected to the fabric.
