Using the Flash File System
This chapter describes how to use the Flash file system on the Catalyst enterprise LAN switches. The
Flash file system provides a number of useful commands to help you manage system image and
configuration files.
The Catalyst 4000 family, 2948G, and 2980G switches have one Flash device: bootflash.
Note
For complete syntax and usage information for the commands used in this chapter, refer to the Command
Reference—Catalyst 4000 Family, Catalyst 2948G, and Catalyst 2980G Switches publication for your
switch.
Using the Flash File System
These sections describe how to work with the Flash file system:
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Setting the Default Flash Device
When you set the default Flash device for the system, the default device is assumed when you enter a
Flash file system command without specifying the Flash device.
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Setting the Default Flash Device, page 30-1
Setting the Text File Configuration Mode, page 30-2
Listing the Files on a Flash Device, page 30-3
Displaying the Contents of a File on a Flash Device, page 30-4
Copying Files, page 30-4
Deleting Files, page 30-6
Restoring Deleted Files, page 30-7
Verifying a File Checksum, page 30-7
Software Configuration Guide—Catalyst 4000 Family, Catalyst 2948G, Catalyst 2980G, Releases 6.3 and 6.4
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