186 Configuring System Informationw w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mManaging FilesThe File Management page contains fields for managing device software, the Image Files, and theConfiguration Files. Files can be downloaded from a TFTP server.File Management OverviewThe configuration file structure consists of the following configuration files:• Startup Configuration File — Contains the commands required to reconfigure the device tothe same settings as when the device is powered down or rebooted. The Startup file is createdby copying the configuration commands from the Running Configuration file or the BackupConfiguration file.• Running Configuration File — Contains all Startup file commands, as well as all commandsentered during the current session. After the device is powered down or rebooted, allcommands stored in the Running Configuration file are lost. During the startup process, allcommands in the Startup file are copied to the Running Configuration File and applied tothe device. During the session, all new commands entered are added to the commandsexisting in the Running Configuration file. Commands are not overwritten. To update theStartup file, before powering down the device, the Running Configuration file must be copiedto the Startup Configuration file. The next time the device is restarted, the commands arecopied back into the Running Configuration file from the Startup Configuration file.• Backup Configuration File — Contains a backup copy of the device configuration. TheBackup file is generated when the Running Configuration file or the Startup file is copied tothe Backup file. The commands copied into the file replaces the existing commands saved inthe Backup file. The Backup file contents can be copied to either the Running Configurationor the Startup Configuration files.• Image files — System file images are saved in two Flash Files called images (Image 1 andImage 2). The active image stores the active copy, while the other image stores a second copy.The device boots and runs from the active image. If the active image is corrupted, the systemautomatically boots from the non-active image. This is a safety feature for faults occurringduring the Software Upgrade process.To open the File Management page, click System→File Management in the tree view. The FileManagement page contains links to:• File Download• File Upload• Copy Files
