Operation Manual – File System ManagementH3C S5600 Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 1 File System Management Configuration1-9Caution:z Before configuring the main or backup attribute for a file in the fabric, make sure thefile already exists on all devices in the fabric.z The configuration of the main or backup attribute of a Web file takes effectimmediately without restarting the switch.z After upgrading a Web file, you need to specify the new Web file in the Boot menuafter restarting the switch or specify a new Web file by using the boot web-packagecommand. Otherwise, Web server cannot function normally.z Currently, a configuration file has the extension of cfg and resides in the rootdirectory of the Flash memory.z For the detailed configuration of configuration file attributes, refer to theConfiguration File Management module in this manual.1.3 Configuration File Backup and Restoration1.3.1 Introduction to Configuration File Backup and RestorationFormerly, you can only back up and restore the configuration file of the units one by onein a fabric system.By using the configuration file backup and restoration feature, you can easily back upand restore the configuration files in the whole fabric as well as in a specific unit.In the backup process, the system first saves the current configuration of a unit to thestartup configuration file, and then uploads the file to the TFTP server. In the restoreprocess, the system downloads the startup configuration file from the TFTP server tothe local unit.The configurations of different units in the fabric system can be saved in different .cfgconfiguration files on the TFTP server. These configuration files form the startupconfiguration of the whole fabric.1.3.2 File Backup and RestorationI. Configuration prerequisitesBefore performing the following operations, you must first ensure that:z The relevant units support TFTP client.z The TFTP server is startedz A route exists between the TFTP server and TFTP client.
