System > File

Setting The Start-Up File

Use the System > File (Set Start-Up) page to specify the firmware or configuration file to use for system initialization.

Showing System Files

Use the System > File (Show) page to show the files in the system directory, or to delete a file.

Saving the Running Configuration to a Local File

Use the System > File (Copy) page to save the current configuration settings to a local file on the switch. The configuration settings are not automatically saved by the system for subsequent use when the switch is rebooted. You must save these settings to the current startup file, or to another file which can be subsequently set as the startup file.

Copying Files via FTP/SFTP/TFTP or HTTP

Use the System > File (Copy) page to upload/download firmware or configuration settings using FTP, SFTP, TFTP or HTTP. By backing up a file to an FTP/SFTP/TFTP server or management station, that file can later be downloaded to the switch to restore operation. Specify the method of file transfer, along with the file type and file names as required.

You can also set the switch to use new firmware or configuration settings without overwriting the current version. Just download the file using a different name from the current version, and then set the new file as the startup file.

Automatic Operation Code Upgrade

Use the System > File (Automatic Operation Code Upgrade) page to automatically download an operation code file when a file newer than the currently installed one is discovered on the file server. After the file is transferred from the server and successfully written to the file system, it is automatically set as the startup file, and the switch is rebooted.