Use the Configure >> Save Configuration option in the Subsystem Management Window to save logical configuration settings of a storage subsystem to a script file. You can then use the Tools >> Load Configuration option in the Enterprise Management Window to copy the configuration data from the saved file to a storage subsystem with the exact hardware configuration. (For more information on the Load Configuration option, see the Enterprise Management Window Help.)
You also can use this option as a backup utility for disaster recovery. Note, however, that this option will not save all of the storage subsystem's parameters. Before using this option for backup purposes, it is recommended that you first save the storage subsystem profile so that you have a text copy listing all storage subsystem parameters for use in disaster recovery.
The Save Configuration option does not let you select which logical configuration attributes you wish to save. However, once you have saved the configuration to a script file, you can edit the script file as desired.
Caution: Do not use this option if the storage subsystem is undergoing an operation that will change any logical configuration setting, such as:
Caution: The storage subsystem on which the configuration will be loaded must have exactly the same physical configuration as the storage subsystem from which the script file was saved or else the Load operation will fail. Even minor differences between the two storage subsystems can cause the Load operation to stop when a physical discrepancy is detected.
The physical configuration between the two storage subsystems must have the:
Important: The Save Configuration feature will not save the following settings:
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Select Configure >> Save Configuration from the pulldown menu. |
Result: A Save Configuration Information Dialog box appears. |
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Select Yes. |
Result: The Information Dialog Box is closed and a File Selection Dialog Box appears. |
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Use the File Selection Dialog Box to specify the name of the script file to which you want to save the configuration information. |
Note: The ".cfg" extension will be used by default for the script file if you do not specify a file extension. |
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Select Save. |
Result: The Save Configuration operation begins and a "Busy" cursor is displayed in the File Selection dialog box. The busy indicator will remain on screen until the Save Configuration either:
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