Customize The Switch Name; Customizing A Switch Name - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 - SAN Switch User Manual

Initial Configuration

Customize the Switch Name

You can customize the switch names for the logical switches. If you chose to
change the default switch name, use a switch name that is unique and meaningful.
Note:
Switch Names
Default Names
The default names for the Core Switch 2/64 are "sw0" for the switch containing
the port cards in slots 1-4 and "sw1" for the switch containing port cards in slots 7
through 10.

Customizing a Switch Name

To customize the switch name, perform the following procedure.
1. Verify that there is a serial connection to the CP.
2. Log into the switch as admin.
3. (For Core Switch 2/64 switches only ) Choose the logical switch that you want
4. Enter the switchname command.
5. Enter the new name in quotes, as shown in the following example:
6. Record the new switch name for future reference.
7. (Optional) Log out of the session and repeat steps 1 through 6 for additional
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Changing the switch name causes a domain address format RSCN to be issued.
Can be up to 15 characters in length
Must begin with an alpha character
Can consist of any combination of alphanumeric and underscore characters
to change. Enter the value that corresponds to that logical region:
— Enter 0 to configure logical switch 0 (slot 1 though 4)
— Enter 1 to configure logical switch 1 (slot 7 though 10)
switchName "sw10"
For more information about this command, refer to the HP StorageWorks
Fabric OS Version 3.1.x/4.1.x Reference Guide
switches.
Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide