Saving a Storage Subsystem Configuration

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Use the 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 can also use this option as a backup utility for disaster recovery. Note, however, that this option will not save all of the storage subsystem 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 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 option will not save the following settings:

Procedure

1

From the Subsystem Management Window, select either the Storage Subsystem >> Configuration >> Save pull-down menu option, or Configuration >> Save from the right-mouse pop-up menu.

Result: The Save Configuration dialog is displayed.

2

Select Yes to continue.

Result: The Save Configuration dialog is closed and the File Save Configuration dialog is displayed.

3

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.

4

Select Save.

Result: The Save Configuration operation begins and a "Busy" cursor is displayed in the File Selection dialog. The busy indicator will remain on screen until the Save Configuration either:

  • Completes successfully - When the operation has been successfully completed, the Busy indicator and the File Selection dialog will close and you will return to the Subsystem Management Window or
  • Experiences an error - If an error occurs during the Save Configuration operation, an error dialog will appear informing you of the problem. Select OK to close the error dialog and return to the Subsystem Management Window.

Note: Any partially written logical configuration file will be removed before this dialog is displayed.

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Automatic Storage Subsystem Configuration