Enterasys Networks X-Pedition 2000 - Manual (Page 76)

Upgrading the VFS
60 Enterasys X-Pedition 2000 Getting Started Guide
Upgrading the VFS
A VFS file system called VFS2 is available. VFS2 dramatically decreases the time required for
deleting and adding system images.
Note: Upgrading the file system to VFS2 will not erase your configuration image.
The VFS2 file system is only compatible with:
• boot PROM version v.1.1.0.8
• system image version 3.1 or later
To upgrade the VFS file system to VFS2, perform the following steps:
1. Upgrade the firmware to release version 3.1 or later.
2. Upgrade the bootprom to version v.1.1.0.8. See Loading Boot PROM Firmware on page 59 for
instructions on upgrading the firmware.
3. Reboot.
4. Press esc during bootup to enter the bootprom mode.
5. Type pcmakeversion2 to convert your old VFS1 flash card into a new VFS2 file system.
6. Reboot.
Activating Configuration Changes and Saving the
Configuration File
The XP-2000 uses three special configuration files:
• Active – The commands from the Startup configuration file and any configuration commands
that you have made active from the scratchpad (see below).
Caution : The active configuration remains in effect only during the current power cycle. If you
power down or reboot the XP-2000 without saving the active configuration changes to the Startup
configuration file, the changes are lost.
• Startup – The configuration file that the XP-2000 uses to configure itself when the system is
powered on.
• Scratchpad – The configuration commands you have entered during a management session.
These commands do not become active until you explicitly activate them. Because some
commands depend on other commands for successful execution, the XP-2000 scratchpad
simplifies system configuration by allowing you to enter configuration commands in any order,
even when dependencies exist. When you activate the commands in the scratchpad, the
XP-2000 sorts out the dependencies and executes the command in the proper sequence.