Using configuration files, Saving a configuration file, Loading a configuration file – Comtrol ES8508 Series User Guide User Manual
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Using PortVision DX
6.
Enter the IP Address for the ES8508. It is not necessary to enter the Subnet Mask and Default Gateway
7.
Click Ok to close the Add New Device window. It may take a few moments to save the ES8508.
8.
If necessary, click Refresh for the new RocketLinx to display in the Device Tree or Device List panes. The
RocketLinx shows OFF-LINE if it is not connected to the local network or if an incorrect IP address was
entered.
Using Configuration Files
If you are deploying multiple ES8508 switches that share common firmware values, you can save the
configuration file (.dc) from the Main screen in PortVision DX and load that configuration onto other ES8508
switches.
You may want to program the network settings in multiple ES8508 switches using
RocketLinx Switches Network Addresses
Saving a Configuration File
Use this procedure to save a configuration file.
1.
Highlight the ES8508 in the Device List pane and use one of the following methods:
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Click the Save button.
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Right-click and then click Configuration > Save.
2.
Browse to the location you want to save the file, enter a file name, and click Save.
3.
Click Ok to close the Save Configuration Completed message.
Loading a Configuration File
Use the following procedure to load a previously saved a ES8508 configuration file. Load a configuration file
and apply it to a selected ES8508 switch or switches from the Device List pane.
Use this procedure to load a configuration file using the Device List pane to one or more ES8508 switches.
1.
Highlight the device or devices in the Device List pane and use one of the following methods:
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Click the Load button
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Right-click and then click Configuration > Load
2.
Click Yes to the warning that it will take 25 seconds per device and it may also reboot the devices.
3.
Browse to the location of the configuration file, click the file name (.dc) and then Open.
4.
Close the Load Configuration popup message.