Storing Copying and Erasing Switch Configuration Files

Switch configuration files can be stored, copied, and erased in different ways depending on the specific switch and its operating system. Here are some general steps that may be applicable:

Storing a Configuration File:

Enter the configuration mode using the “configure terminal” command.

Enter the command “copy running-config startup-config” to save the current configuration to non-volatile memory (NVRAM) on the switch.

The configuration file will be stored as “startup-config” and will be loaded automatically when the switch is powered on or rebooted.

Copying a Configuration File:

Connect to the switch using a terminal emulation program or console cable.

Enter the privileged EXEC mode using the “enable” command and provide the enable password.

Use the “copy” command to transfer the configuration file between devices. For example, “copy tftp://192.168.1.1/startup-config flash:” would copy the configuration file from a TFTP server at IP address 192.168.1.1 to the switch’s flash memory.

Erasing a Configuration File:

Enter the privileged EXEC mode using the “enable” command and provide the enable password.

Enter the configuration mode using the “configure terminal” command.

Use the “erase startup-config” command to remove the configuration file from NVRAM.

Confirm the action with the “reload” command to restart the switch and clear any remaining configuration settings. Note that these steps are general and may not apply to all switch models and operating systems. It is important to consult the documentation provided by the manufacturer to understand the specific commands and procedures for managing configuration files on a particular switch.