PurposeCommand or Action
Lists the contents of the BOOT environment
variable (if set), the name of the configuration
show boot
Example:
Step 5
file pointed to by the CONFIG_FILE
Device# show boot
environment variable, and the contents of the
BOOTLDR environment variable.
• The boot global configuration command
changes the setting of the CONFIG_FILE
environment variable.
(Optional) Saves your entries in the
configuration file.
copy running-config startup-config
Example:
Step 6
Device# copy running-config
startup-config
Manually Booting the Switch
By default, the switch automatically boots up; however, you can configure it to manually boot up.
Before you begin
Use a standalone switch for this task.
Procedure
PurposeCommand or Action
Enters global configuration mode.configure terminal
Example:
Step 1
Device# configure terminal
Enables the switch to manually boot up during
the next boot cycle.
boot manual
Example:
Step 2
Device(config)# boot manual
Returns to privileged EXEC mode.end
Example:
Step 3
Device(config)# end
Verifies your entries.show boot
Step 4
Example:
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Manually Booting the Switch