Reboot

You can specify the system software, configuration file, and patch file loaded to the switch at next startup.

Context

The specified configuration file takes effect at next startup. Ensure that the configuration data is saved on the device before the reboot.

CAUTION:

During the reboot, you are disconnected from the switch. If you have not saved the configuration data, the configuration data is lost after the reboot. Therefore, save the configuration before you reboot the system.

Procedure

Choose System Management > Reboot in the navigation tree to open the Reboot page.

Table 1 describes the parameters on the Reboot page.

**Table 1** Reboot
Parameter	Description
System Software	Specifies the system software for next startup.
Configuration File	Specifies the configuration file for next startup.
Patch File	Specifies the patch file for next startup.

Select desired options from the drop-down lists and click Reboot. A pop-up dialog box is displayed, notifying you that communication between the system and the device will be interrupted during the reboot.
Click Yes in the displayed dialog box.A dialog box is displayed to prompt you to save the configuration.
Click Save. The system will reboot and save the configurations.
WARNING:
If you click Ignore, the switch will reboot, but unsaved configurations will be lost.