Rebooting the switch, Rebooting the switch -17 – HP 2600 User Manual

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Switch Memory and Configuration

Using Primary and Secondary Flash Image Options

The prompt shows which flash
location will be erased.

Figure 6-11. Example of Erase Flash Prompt

3. Type

y at the prompt to complete the flash erase.

4. Use

show flash to verify erasure of the selected software flash image

The "0" here
shows that
primary flash has
been erased.

Figure 6-12. Example of Show Flash Listing After Erasing Primary Flash

Rebooting the Switch

The switch offers reboot options through the

boot

and

reload

commands, plus

the options inherent in a dual-flash image system. Generally, using

boot

provides more comprehensive self-testing; using

reload gives you a faster

reboot time.

Table 6-2.

Comparing the Boot and Reload Commands

Actions

Included In
Boot?

Included In
Reload

Note

Save all configuration

Optional,

Yes,

Config changes saved to the

changes since the last boot
or reload

with prompt

automatic

startup-config file

Perform all system self-tests Yes

No

Reload provides a faster system
reboot.

Choice of primary or

Yes

No—Uses

secondary

the current
flash image.

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