File Management; Dual Image Configuration - NETGEAR GS110TP - ProSafe Gigabit Smart Switch Software Administration Manual

File Management

The system maintains two versions of the GS108T or GS110TP software in permanent
storage. One image is the active image, and the second image is the backup image. The
active image is loaded during subsequent switch restarts. This feature reduces switch down
time when upgrading or downgrading the GS108T or GS110TP software.
The File Management menu contains links to the following options:
•

Dual Image Configuration

• Dual Image Status
Dual Image Configuration
The system running a legacy software version will ignore (not load) a configuration file
created by the newer software version. When a configuration file created by the newer
software version is discovered by the system running an older version of the software, the
system will display an appropriate warning to the user.
Use the Dual Image Configuration page to set the boot image, configure an image
description, or delete an image.
To display the Dual Image Configuration page, click Maintenance  File Management  Dual
Image  Dual Image Configuration.
To configure Dual Image settings:
Select the image to configure.
1.
The Current-active field displays the name of the active image.
To configure a descriptive name for the selected software image, type the name in the
2.
Image Description field.
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