18 configuration backup – Interlogix NS3550-8T-2S User Manual User Manual
Page 66

User’s Manual of NS3550-8T-2S
66
Figure 4-2-21:
TFTP Firmware Update Page Screenshot
The page includes the following fields:
Object
Description
TFTP Server IP
Fill in your TFTP server IP address.
Firmware File Name
The name of firmware image.
(Maximum length : 24 characters)
Buttons
: Click to upgrade firmware.
DO NOT Power OFF
the Industrial Managed Switch until the update progress is complete.
Do not quit the Firmware Upgrade page without press the “OK” button after the image is
loaded. Or the system won’t apply for the new firmware. User has to repeat the firmware
upgrade processes again.
4.2.18 Configuration Backup
This function allows backup and reload the current configuration of the Industrial Managed Switch to the local management
station. The Configuration Backup screen in
Figure 4-2-22
appears.
Figure 4-2-22:
Configuration Save Page Screenshot
You can save/view or load the switch configuration. The configuration file is in XML format with a hierarchy of tags:
Header tags:
<?xml version="1.0"?> and <configuration>. These tags are mandatory and must be present
at the beginning of the file.
Section tags:
<platform>, <global> and <switch>. The platform section must be the first section tag and
this section must include the correct platform ID and version. The global section is optional
and includes configuration which is not related to specific switch ports. The switch section is
optional and includes configuration which is related to specific switch ports.
Module tags:
<ip>, <mac>, <port> etc. These tags identify a module controlling specific parts of the
configuration.
Group tags:
<port_table>, <vlan_table> etc. These tags identify a group of parameters, typically a table.
Parameter tags:
<mode>, <entry> etc. These tags identify parameters for the specific section, module and
group. The <entry> tag is used for table entries.
Configuration parameters are represented as attribute values. When saving the configuration from the switch, the entire