3Com SuperStack 3 3870 Getting Started Manual

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Backing Up and Restoring Configuration Settings 47Restoring Configuration Settings over the CLIFollow these steps to restore configuration settings over the CLI:1 (Optional Step) If you are restoring configuration settings in an attempt toresolve system configuration errors, 3Com recommends that you firstreset the Switch to its factory defaults. At the top-level menu, entersystem control initialize, and then enter yes when promptedto continue the process.2 At the top-level menu, enter system backupConfig restore.3 Enter the IP address of the TFTP server and the name of the configurationfile to download. The Switch displays a message indicating that theprocess to restore the configuration file is under way, and then displays amessage showing that the system configuration has been restored. TheSwitch then resets itself.Backing Up andRestoring with SNMP3Com Network Supervisor can be used to back up and restore deviceconfiguration settings, but only through a indirect connection using theCLI or Web interface as described in the preceding sections.The 3Com Network Director (version 2.0) can be used to back up andrestore device configuration settings directly through the application’sSNMP interface. This optional network management application can bepurchased from the 3Com Web site.Before initiating any file transfer operation over the network, perform thefollowing preliminary tasks:1 Connect your Switch to the network.2 Power on the Switch and wait for three minutes.3 Launch 3Com Network Director.4 Run the Network Discovery wizard to locate all devices on your network.5 In the network map, right click the Switch for which you want to back upor restore configuration settings. Then select “Properties...”, and click theSNMP tab. Select SNMPv1 and configure the community access strings;or select SNMPv3 and fill in the relevant fields in the SNMPv3 User Detailssection.6 The 3Com Network Director uses a built-in TFTP server for configurationbackup and restore operations. You therefore must stop any other TFTPapplications running on your management station that use IP port 69.