Steps To Check Flash Memory
To check the memory you have to follow the following steps:
Step 1: First we have to set the command line interface and need to connect the switch.
- To initiate the connection with the switch we need to install the software in our systems i.e,
- Windows (PuTTY)
- macos/linux(Terminal)
Note: you need to have the necessary credentials for the switch to connect
Step 2: Enter Privileged EXEC Mode
- Enter privileged EXEC mode by typing the below command and provide some enabled password while prompting
>> enable
Step 3: Now we can access global configuration mode
Step 4: Now we can check the available flash memory by typing the below command
>> show flash
- This will display information about flash memory.
Step 5: To know the total memory and how much is free we have to type the below command:
>> Directory of flash:/
How To Check Flash Memory Of Cisco Switch?
Flash memory is permanent memory or non-volatile memory i.e., Data won’t be e deleted if the system is suddenly shut down or switched off due to power loss.
- Operating system storage: The switch’s operating system is stored in flash memory, so we can update the new features easily.
- Configuration Files: Flash memory can store the configuration files
- Boot Sequence: At the starting stage, the switch has to load the operating system from the flash memory to the device’s memory, this is called the boot sequence.
- File storage: Flash memory is used to store the files and images.