Configuring Boot Fast

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Configuring Boot Fast on the switch

This features when enabled, helps the switch to Boot up fast. The Memory test is performed for a limited range, the switch Skips File system check (FSCK) and Skips Post test.


Note

When Fast boot is enabled, you can still run the POST tests manually from the command line interface, once the switch has booted up, using diagnostic start command.

Enabling Boot Fast

To enable the boot fast feature, perform the following steps:

Procedure

  Command or Action Purpose
Step 1

enable

Example:


Device> enable

Enables privileged EXEC mode.

  • Enter your password if prompted.

Step 2

configure terminal

Example:


Device# configure terminal

Enters global configuration mode.

Step 3

boot fast

Example:


Device(config)# boot fast

Enables fast boot feature

Performs Memory test for a limited range, Skips File system check (FSCK) and Skips Post test.

Step 4

end

Example:


Device(config)# end

Returns to privileged EXEC mode.

Disabling Boot Fast

To disable the boot fast feature, perform the following steps:

Procedure

  Command or Action Purpose
Step 1

enable

Example:


Device> enable

Enables privileged EXEC mode.

  • Enter your password if prompted.

Step 2

configure terminal

Example:


Device# configure terminal

Enters global configuration mode.

Step 3

no boot fast

Example:


Device(config)# no boot fast

Disables the boot fast feature.

Step 4

end

Example:


Device(config)# end

Returns to privileged EXEC mode.