Here is a document on some older switches that explains the process. www.dell.com/.../app_note_12.pdf It will differ for the 6248 a little bit, but the concept is still the same. Copying Image File from a Server to Flash Memory Use the copy source-url image command to copy an image file from a server to flash memory Use the boot system command to activate the new image. Copying a Configuration File from a Server to the Running Configuration Use the copy source-url running-config command to load a configuration file from a network server to the device running configuration. The configuration is added to the running configuration as if the commands were typed in the command-line interface (CLI). The resulting configuration file is combination of the previous running configuration and the loaded configuration file, with the loaded configuration file having precedence. Copying a Configuration File from a Server to the Startup Configuration Use the copy source-url startup-config command to copy a configuration file from a network server to the device startup configuration. These commands replace the startup configuration file with the copied configuration file. Storing the Running or Startup Configuration on a Server Use the copy running-config destination-url command to copy the current configuration file to a network server using TFTP. Use the copy startupconfig destination-url command to copy the startup configuration file to a network server. The configuration file copy can serve as a backup copy. the firmware download also includes step by step instructions on how to upgrade the firmware. www.dell.com/.../drivers
Hello All, I have a PowerConnect 6224 switch in production that is configured exactly the way I want it.  I have a new PowerConnect 6224 switch that I want to restore the config to; is that possible?  My goal is to not have to manually enter settings for every single switch. I attempted a few methods but they do not seem to work.  If someone can tell me the correct procedure or point me in the right direction that would be great!
Proper Method to Restore Running, Startup and Firmware to PowerConnect 6224 
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