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:/

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.

1. Operating system storage: The switch’s operating system is stored in flash memory, so we can update the new features easily.
2. Configuration Files: Flash memory can store the configuration files
3. 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.
4. File storage: Flash memory is used to store the files and images.