Chapter 6: Using the Web Interface288Saving the EMX ConfigurationA source device is an already configured EMX device that is used tocreate a configuration file containing the settings that can be sharedbetween EMX devices. These settings include user and roleconfigurations, event rules, security settings, and so on.This file does NOT contain device-specific information, including: Device name Network settings (IP address, gateway, netmask and so on) Device logs Environmental sensor and actuator names States and values of environmental sensors and actuators TLS Certificate Asset management sensor names and rack unit names SNMP name, location, and contact Server monitor entriesBecause the date and time settings are saved in the configuration file,users should exercise caution when distributing the configuration file tothe EMX devices in a different time zone than the source device.To save a configuration file:1. Choose Maintenance > Bulk Configuration. The Bulk Configurationdialog appears.2. Click Download Bulk Configuration.3. When the web browser prompts you to open or save theconfiguration file, click Save. Choose a suitable location and savethe configuration file to your PC.The file is saved in the XML format, and its content is encrypted usingthe AES-128 encryption algorithm.Tip: You can also save a configuration file using a Secure Copy (SCP)command. See Bulk Configuration via SCP (on page 481).
