Information about Configuration Files
Cisco IOS XR software creates two types of configuration files—the administration configuration file and the default secure domain router (SDR) configuration files. These configuration files are stored in the following locations:
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There is only one administration configuration file, which is stored on the RSP and contains system-wide configurations for items such as SDR name and node inventory.
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There is only one SDR configuration file in Cisco ASR 9000 Series Router, which is stored on the RSP to specify the parameters for routing, interfaces, SDR usernames, and other SDR-specific configurations.
The Cisco ASR 9000 Series Router contains only one SDR (the default SDR). In Cisco IOS-XR software, SDRs are a means of dividing a single physical system into multiple logically separated routers. Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Routers are single-shelf routers that support only one SDR per shelf.
For more information on SDRs and admin plane configuration, see the Configuring Secure Domain Routers on Cisco IOS XR Software module of the System Management Configuration Guide for Cisco ASR 9000 Series Routers .
The following sections describe ways to manage the use of configuration files from ROM Monitor:
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The default configuration should be sufficient for most situations. The options described in the following sections are for rare cases in which an alternative configuration is required. Use of these options can result in system errors or downtime. Consult Cisco technical support before using these options. |