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Configuration Issues, In this Configupload and download issues

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Configuration Issues Chapter 4 It is important to maintain consistent configuration settings on all switches in the same fabric because inconsistent parameters (such as inconsistent PID formats) can cause fabric segmentation. As part of standard configuration maintenance procedures, it is recommended that you back up all important configuration data for every switch on a host computer server for emergency reference. NOTE For information about AD-enabled switches using Fabric OS v5.2.0 or later, see the Fabric OS Administrator's Guide. In this chapter •Configupload and download issues 33 •Brocade configuration form 36 Configupload and download issues Symptom The configuration upload fails. Probable cause and recommended action If the configuration upload fails, It may be because of one or more of the following reasons: • The FTP or SCP server's host name is not known to the switch. Verify with your network administrator that the switch has access to the FTP server. • The USB path is not correct. If your platform supports a USB memory device, verify that it is connected and running. Verify that the path name is correct by using the usbStorage -l command. Example of usbStorage -l command switch:admin> usbstorage -l firmwarekey\ 0B 2007 Aug 15 15:13 support\ 106MB 2007 Aug 24 05:36 support1034\ 105MB 2007 Aug 23 06:11 config\ 0B 2007 Aug 15 15:13 firmware\ 380MB 2007 Aug 15 15:13 FW_v6.0.0\ 380MB 2007 Aug 15 15:13 Available space on usbstorage 74% • The FTP or SCP server's IP address cannot be contacted. Verify that you can connect to the FTP server. Use your local PC to connect to the FTP server or ping the FTP server. Fabric OS Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Guide 33 53-1000853-01

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Fabric OS Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Guide
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Chapter
4
Configuration Issues
It is important to maintain consistent configuration settings on all switches in the same fabric
because inconsistent parameters (such as inconsistent PID formats) can cause fabric
segmentation. As part of standard configuration maintenance procedures, it is recommended that
you back up all important configuration data for every switch on a host computer server for
emergency reference.
NOTE
For information about AD-enabled switches using Fabric OS v5.2.0 or later, see the
Fabric OS
Administrator’s Guide
.
In this chapter
•
Configupload and download issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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•
Brocade configuration form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Configupload and download issues
Symptom
The configuration upload fails.
Probable cause and recommended action
If the configuration upload fails, It may be because of one or more of the following reasons:
•
The FTP or SCP server’s host name is not known to the switch.
Verify with your network administrator that the switch has access to the FTP server.
•
The USB path is not correct.
If your platform supports a USB memory device, verify that it is connected and running. Verify
that the path name is correct by using the
usbStorage -l
command.
Example of usbStorage -l command
switch:admin> usbstorage -l
firmwarekey\ 0B 2007 Aug 15 15:13
support\ 106MB 2007 Aug 24 05:36
support1034\ 105MB 2007 Aug 23 06:11
config\ 0B 2007 Aug 15 15:13
firmware\ 380MB 2007 Aug 15 15:13
FW_v6.0.0\ 380MB 2007 Aug 15 15:13
Available space on usbstorage 74%
•
The FTP or SCP server’s IP address cannot be contacted.
Verify that you can connect to the FTP server. Use your local PC to connect to the FTP server or
ping the FTP server.