HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures V3.1.x/4.1.x User - Page 37

Initial Configuration Backing up Switch Configuration Information The following sections describe how to back up switch configuration information. Making a Hard Copy of Switch Information It is recommended that you make a hard copy backup of all key configuration data, including license key information for every switch, and store it in a safe and secure place for emergency reference. See the following procedures. 1. Print out the information from the following command and store in a secure location: licenseshow 2. Print out the information from the following command and store in a secure location: configUpload - Contains license and configuration information. Refer to the configUpload command in the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Version 3.1.x/4.1.x Reference Guide or the HP StorageWorks Fabric Manager Version 3.0.x User Guide for more information. 3. Print out the information from the following command and store in a secure location: ipaddrshow - Select option 4 to display all configured addresses. Note: Depending on the security procedures of your company, you may want to keep a record of the user levels and passwords for all switches in the fabric. This is sensitive information and access to such information should be limited. Saving the Switch Configuration File to a Host Save all key configuration data, including license key information for every switch and upload it to a host for emergency reference. About the configupload Command The configuration file is written as three sections, and is broken up as follows: ■ The first section Contains the switch boot parameters. It has variables such as the switch's name and IP address. This section corresponds to the first few lines of output of the configshow command. Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide 37