The Network configuration parameters are stored in two separate regions of the Network Management Card memory. The two areas of memory are the Working Memory (WKG) and the Auxiliary Memory (AUX). The WKG memory contains the parameter settings being used by the network, while the AUX memory holds a backup copy of these parameters. When the Configure Management Card dialog box is displayed, the settings visible are the WKG memory values that have been copied to AUX memory. Any changes made here are not implemented until the Apply button is pressed and then reconfirmed with an “Are you sure?” box. Then the current network parameters are changed to the newly entered values.
When the AUX memory values are copied into WKG memory, the network connection is closed, and the Management Card operating system is restarted. This action results in a loss of the automatic output log contents.