Import or Export the Chassis Configuration

You can use the configuration export feature to export an XML file containing chassis configuration settings to your local computer. You can later import that configuration file to quickly apply the configuration settings to your chassis to return to a known good configuration or to recover from a system failure. You can also import the chassis configuration to a new chassis, for example for an RMA, as long as the prerequisites are met.

When exporting, only chassis configurations are exported; instance configuration settings are not exported. Instances need to be backed up separately using the device backup/restore feature.

When importing, all existing configurations on the chassis will be replaced by the configuration in the import file.

Before you begin

For the chassis where you want to import a configuration, the following characteristics must match:

  • Same chassis software version

  • Same threat defense instance images

  • Same network modules

Procedure

Step 1

From Devices > Device Management, click Manage in the Chassis column or click Edit (edit icon).

Manage Chassis
Manage Chassis

The Chassis Manager page opens for the chassis to the Summary page.

Step 2

Click System Configuration.

Step 3

Click Import/Export.

Step 4

To export the configuration, follow these steps.

  1. In the Export area, click Click here to export.

    Create Export File
    Create Export File

  2. Monitor the notifications for the Export file created successfully message.

    Export File Created Successfully
    Export File Created Successfully

  3. Download the export file by clicking the notification message (Download Export Package) or by clicking Download.

    Download
    Download

    The file is saved with the .sfo extension.

Step 5

To import a configuration, drag the .sfo file on the Import > Drop File here area.

Import
Import