To perform an on-demand OmniSwitch backup or configuration save

Steps

Note: The following limitations apply to an OmniSwitch virtual chassis node, depending on how the node is managed:

  • If the NE is managed using the out-of-band management IP address, and is a single-shelf node, vcboot.cfg and vcsetup.cfg files are backed up from primary.

  • If the NE is managed using out-of-band management IP address and is a multi-shelf node, the following are backed up:

    • vcboot.cfg file from primary

    • vcsetup.cfg file from the primary and all secondary NEs

    If any of the NE is unreachable from the NFM-P server, the backup operation fails.

  • If the NE is managed using a VLAN-based management IP address or an in-band management IP address, the vcboot.cfg file is backed up from primary.

 
1 

On the Equipment tree, expand an OmniSwitch object, right-click on a shelf object, and choose Properties. The Shelf (Edit) form opens.

2 

Click on the Software Control Module tab and set the Command to Apply parameter to Certified.

3 

Click Resync.

Note: You must resynchronize the NE to ensure the /flash/working and /flash/certified directory contents are the same, even though the Certified Status displays Certified.

4 

Save your changes and close the form.

5 

Choose Administration→NE Maintenance→Backup/Restore from the NFM-P main menu. The Backup/Restore form opens.

6 

Click on the Backup/Restore Policy tab. The backup policies are listed.

7 

Select a policy and Click Properties. The Backup Policy (Edit) form opens.

8 

Click on the Backup/Restore Status tab. The tab lists NEs of the type specified by the Policy Type parameter setting on the General tab.

9 

Select an NE and click Backup or Save Config, depending on the operation that you need to perform.

10 

The operation begins; the Last Operation Details column displays the operation status.

11 

When the operation is complete, close the forms.

End of steps