Backing up and Restoring a Switch Configuration

RUCKUS Unleashed ICX switch management provides tools for performing a backup of the current ICX switch configuration and restore to a previously saved configuration backup file.
Use the following procedure to perform a backup and restore of the current switch configuration:
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    Expand the Switches dashboard component and select a connected switch from the device list on the left.
  2. Click More > Back Up Configuration.
    Note: Only connected switches can backup and restore the configuration.

    Backing up a Switch Configuration

    The switch status displays "Downloading" as the configuration file is generated and prepared for download. When finished, the backup file is created as a .txt file that can be saved to your local computer.

  3. Save the backup file to a convenient location.
  4. To restore configuration settings from a previously saved backup file, select the switch and click More > Restore Configuration.

    Restoring a Switch Configuration

  5. In the Restore dialog box, click Browse and select a valid backup file.
  6. Click Restore.

    Restoring Switch Configuration from a Backup File

  7. Click Yes to confirm.

    The ICX Switch is Restoring screen appears, notifying you that the restore process may take 10 minutes or more.

    Switch Restore in Process

    When the process is finished, the restored switch appears in the connected device list.

Parent topic: ICX Switch Management