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Chapter

Configuration Issues

It is important to maintain consistent configuration settings on all switches in the same fabric

because inconsistent parameters (such as inconsistent PID formats) can cause fabric

segmentation. As part of standard configuration maintenance procedures, it is recommended that

you back up all important configuration data for every switch on a host computer server for

emergency reference.

NOTE

For information about AD-enabled switches using Fabric OS v5.2.0 or later, see the Fabric OS

Administrator’s Guide.

In this chapter

•Configupload and download issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

•Brocade configuration form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Configupload and download issues

Symptom The configuration upload fails.

Probable cause and recommended action

If the configuration upload fails, It may be because of one or more of the following reasons:

• The FTP or SCP server’s host name is not known to the switch.

Verify with your network administrator that the switch has access to the FTP server.

• The USB path is not correct.

If your platform supports a USB memory device, verify that it is connected and running. Verify

that the path name is correct by using the usbStorage -l command.

Example of usbStorage -l command

switch:admin> usbstorage -l

firmwarekey\ 0B 2007 Aug 15 15:13

support\ 106MB 2007 Aug 24 05:36

support1034\ 105MB 2007 Aug 23 06:11

config\ 0B 2007 Aug 15 15:13

firmware\ 380MB 2007 Aug 15 15:13

FW_v6.0.0\ 380MB 2007 Aug 15 15:13

Available space on usbstorage 74%

• The FTP or SCP server’s IP address cannot be contacted.

Verify that you can connect to the FTP server. Use your local PC to connect to the FTP server or

ping the FTP server.