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Changing the switch name and chassis name
Changing the switch and chassis names are important for accurate tracking of
errors in the RASlog. The messages that appear in the log will be labelled with the
switch or chassis name, which makes tracking the errors much easier. Choose an
easily understandable and meaningful name for each.
Perform the following steps to change the chassis name and then the switch name.
1. Log on to the switch through Telnet, using the admin account.
2. Change the chassis name by using the chassisName command.
3. Change the switch name by using the switchName command.
Creating an Ethernet connection and logging in
Create an Ethernet connection to the switch by completing the following steps:
1. Remove the plug from the Ethernet port (see Figure 1 on page 3).
2. Insert one end of an Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port.
3. Connect the other end to the workstation (or to an Ethernet network containing
Note: The switch can now be accessed remotely using command line or Web
Setting the switch domain ID
Perform the following steps to set the switch domain ID.
1. Log on to the switch through Telnet, using the admin account.
2. Modify the domain ID if required.
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switch:admin> chassisname my7800chassis
switch:admin> chassisname
my7800chassis
switch:admin> switchname my7800switch
switch:admin> switchname
my7800switch
the workstation).
Tools. Ensure that the switch is not being modified from any other
connections during the configuration process.
The default domain ID is 1. If the switch is not powered on until after it is
connected to the fabric and the default domain ID is already in use, the domain
ID for the new switch is automatically reset to a unique value. If the switch is
connected to the fabric after it has been powered on and the default domain ID
is already in use, the fabric will segment. To find the domain IDs that are
currently in use, run the fabricShow command on another extension switch in
the fabric.
a. Disable the switch by entering the switchDisable command.
b. Enter the configure command. The command prompts will display
sequentially; enter a new value or press Enter to accept each default value.
c. Enter y after the "Fabric param" prompt:
Fabric param (yes, y, no, n): [no] y
d. Enter a unique domain ID (such as the domain ID used by the previous
extension switch, if still available):
Domain: (1..239) [1] 3
e. Complete the remaining prompts or press Ctrl+D to accept the remaining
settings without completing all the prompts.
f. Re-enable the switch by entering the switchEnable command.