Configuring Boot Fast

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.

Enabling Boot Fast

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

SUMMARY STEPS

  1. enable
  2. configure terminal
  3. boot fast
  4. end

DETAILED STEPS

  Command or Action Purpose
Step 1

enable

Example:


Switch> enable

Enables privileged EXEC mode.

  • Enter your password if prompted.

Step 2

configure terminal

Example:


Switch# configure terminal

Enters global configuration mode.

Step 3

boot fast

Example:


Switch(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:


Switch(config)# end

Returns to privileged EXEC mode.

Disabling Boot Fast

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

SUMMARY STEPS

  1. enable
  2. configure terminal
  3. no boot fast
  4. end

DETAILED STEPS

  Command or Action Purpose
Step 1

enable

Example:


Switch> enable

Enables privileged EXEC mode.

  • Enter your password if prompted.

Step 2

configure terminal

Example:


Switch# configure terminal

Enters global configuration mode.

Step 3

no boot fast

Example:


Switch(config)# no boot fast

Disables the boot fast feature.

Step 4

end

Example:


Switch(config)# end

Returns to privileged EXEC mode.