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Backing up and restoring switch-configuration data

You can use Lenovo XClarity Administrator to back up and restore configuration data for your RackSwitch and Flex System switches. You can also export switch-configuration files to your local system and import switch-configuration files into XClarity Administrator.

  • Backing up switch-configuration data
    You can back up configuration data for a Flex System or RackSwitch switch. When backing up a switch, the configuration data is imported into Lenovo XClarity Administrator from the target switch as a switch-configuration file.
  • Restoring switch-configuration data
    You can restore configuration data that has been backed up or imported into Lenovo XClarity Administrator for a Flex System or RackSwitch switch. The switch-configuration file is downloaded from XClarity Administrator to the target switch, and the configuration takes effect automatically.
  • Exporting and importing switch-configuration files
    You can export switch-configuration files to your local system and import switch-configuration files into Lenovo XClarity Administrator.