Transitioning To Multiple Configuration Files - HP ProCurve 6400cl Series Management And Configuration Manual

Switch Memory and Configuration
Multiple Configuration Files on 5300xl Switches
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Transitioning to Multiple Configuration Files

If your 5300xl switch was shipped from the factory with software release
E.08.xx or earlier installed, you must download software release E.09.xx or
greater to use the multiple configuration feature. At the first reboot with a
software release supporting multiple configuration, the switch:
Assigns the filename oldConfig to the existing startup-config file (which is
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stored in memory slot 1).
Saves a copy of the existing startup-config file in memory slot 2 with the
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filename workingConfig.
Assigns the workingConfig file as the active configuration and the default
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configuration for all subsequent reboots using either primary or second­
ary flash.
Figure 6-18. Switch Memory Assignments After the First Reboot from Software
Supporting Multiple Configuration
In the above state, the switch always:
Uses the workingConfig file to reboot with E.09.xx or greater software
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releases
Uses the oldConfig file to reboot with E.08.xx or earlier software
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The commands described later in this section enable you to view the current
multiple configuration status, manage multiple startup-config files, configure
reboot policies, and override reboot policies on a per-instance basis.