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Cisco switch auto-boot?

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by peri

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How to configure a switch to autoboot an image from the flash each time the switch turn on or reset.I've to type in the boot image filename each time I reset the switch.
Pls advise.

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by maelgwyn

Im pretty sure, but not positive, that the switch needs to be redone for every reset. That is what is in my CCNA book, but its just a tad old.

by rgrowcock

What type of switch are you using? I have multiple 2924XL-EN switches, and my image is stored in the ROM. Each time my switch is power cycled, I get the same configuration. Is this what you are referring to?

If it is, just make sure that once you have gotten the Running Configuration setup the way you want, that you do a "copy Run Start". This will save your configuration to the ROM. After that, each power cycle will bring your switch back up with the same configuration. Hope this helps!

Roger

by meganetcomputers

When you have your configuration set in your switch you will want to copy the running config to the startup config by using the command below:

copy running-config startup-config

Then when you need to reboot the switch it will boot from the startup config and you will not need to reconfigure the switch all the time.

If you need any further assistance please contact me.

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