Fabric OS Administrator's Guide v7.0.0 (53-1002148-02, June 2011)

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Switch names

Setting the domain ID

1. Connect to the switch and log in on an account assigned to the admin role.

2. Enter the switchDisable command to disable the switch.

3. Enter the configure command.

4. Enter y after the Fabric Parameters prompt.

Fabric parameters (yes, y, no, n): [no] y

5. Enter a unique domain ID at the Domain prompt. Use a domain ID value from 1 through 239

for normal operating mode (FCSW-compatible).

Domain: (1..239) [1] 3

6. Respond to the remaining prompts, or press Ctrl-D to accept the other settings and exit.

7. Enter th e switchEnable command to re-enable the switch.

Switch names

Switches can be identified by IP address, domain ID, World Wide Name (WWN), or by customized

switch names that are unique and meaningful.

Switch names can be from 1 through 30 characters long. All switch names must begin with a letter,

and can contain letters, numbers, or the underscore character.

NOTE

Changing the switch name causes a domain address format RSCN to be issued and may be

disruptive to the fabric.

Customizing the switch name

1. Connect to the switch and log in using an account assigned to the admin role.

2. Enter the switchName command and enter a new name for the switch.

switch:admin> switchname newname

3. Record the new switch name for future reference.

FC IP Addr The switch’s Fibre Channel IP address.

Name The switch’s symbolic or user-created name in quotes. An arrow (>) indicates the principal

switch.

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Field Description