PowerConnect 6224 - Save Running Config - Reboot Required?

Question

Hi, Apologies if this is a simple question but I've made some VLAN and user account changes via serial cable on my PC6224 stack (3 switches). I see that the command to save these changes to the non-volatile ram / startup config is: copy running-config startup-config I also assume this can be done via the WebUI via: System > File Management > Copy Files. Copy Configuration - Source: Running Config. Destination: Startup Config My question is: Does saving / copying the running config to the startup config cause the switch to reboot? Can I perform this command during production without fear of the switches / stack restarting? Also, If I connect to the master switch in my stack via serial cable and run the copy running-config startup-config command, does this apply to the entire stack and save the running config to every switch or does this command need to be run on each switch? Thanks in advance.

Opgailey · Answer

Hi Daniel,

Thanks for confirming that the switches stay up and do not reboot when copying the running config to startup config.

Just to double check and confirm, this can be done during production hours and it will not affect connectivity between hosts currently using the switch (SANs and physical servers), is that correct?

Also, does the Copy Configuration -> Source: Running Config. Destination: Startup Config in the WebUI do exactly the same thing?

Thanks.

Opgailey · Answer

Brilliant. Thanks a lot for confirming that for me.

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