Viewing Switch Configuration Files

The program supports remote retrieval and display of key configuration files from managed network switches via a secure SSH connection. The following configuration types are supported:

• running-config — the currently active configuration loaded into the device's RAM.
• startup-config — the saved configuration used during device boot.
• vlan.dat — (for compatible devices, such as Cisco) — A file containing VLAN configuration information.

Configurations are retrieved directly by executing SSH commands (e.g., show running-config, show startup-config, etc.) and then displayed in a convenient text window within the program interface.

Practical benefits for system administrators

This feature significantly speeds up routine tasks:

• Quick access to the configuration: no need to open a separate SSH client. All the information you need is available in the same interface that displays the network topology and device status.
• On-site diagnostics: In the event of a failure or suspected misconfiguration, the administrator can instantly check the current settings of ports, VLANs, ACLs, STP, routing, and more.
• Configuration consistency check: You can quickly compare the running-config and startup-config to ensure that the changes you made were saved.
• Enhanced security: Using SSH ensures data encryption during transmission, unlike unsecured protocols such as TFTP or Telnet.

How to use the function

1. Open the program settings, click the SSH section, and specufy an SSH account to connect to the device.
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. If necessary, edit the commands to obtain the configuration in the Command Profiles subsection.
3. In LANState, add or select the device on the map.
4. Open the System Information window from the icon menu and go to the Switch Configuration section.
5. Select the SSH account specified in the program settings from the list.
6. Specify the device profile (CISCO, HP, etc.). The program detects the device profile by MAC, if one is specified.
7. Click the Get Information button.

The program will establish an SSH connection, execute a series of commands, and display the results in the viewing window.

If necessary, the contents can be manually copied to the clipboard for further analysis or documentation.