Synchronizing local time with an external source
Perform the following steps to synchronize the local time of the principal or primary FCS device with that of an external NTP server.
1.
Log in as admin.
2.
Enter the tsClockServer ipaddr command.
The ipaddr variable represents the IP address of the NTP server that the device can access. This argument is optional; by
default, the value is "LOCL".
switch:admin> tsclockserver 192.168.126.60
Updating Clock Server configuration...done.
Updated with the NTP servers
Customizing the chassis name and switch name
Changing the chassis and switch names is important for distinguishing and identifying the device uniquely and for accurate tracking of
logs and errors. The messages that appear in the log are labeled with the switch name or chassis name, which makes tracking the errors
much easier. Specify an easily understandable and meaningful name for the chassis and switch names.
Perform the following steps to change the chassis name and then the switch name.
1.
Log in to the device through Telnet using the admin account.
2.
Change the chassis name by using the chassisName command.
device:admin> chassisname Chassis_001
3.
Change the switch name by using the switchName command.
device:admin> switchname Switch_001
Committing configuration...
Done
Switch name has been changed. Please re-login to the switch for the change to applied
Establishing an Ethernet connection
Perform the following steps to establish an Ethernet connection to the device.
1.
Remove the plug from the Ethernet port.
2.
Connect an Ethernet cable to the device Ethernet port and to the workstation or to an Ethernet network containing the
workstation.
NOTE
At this point, the device can be accessed remotely, using either command line or Brocade Web Tools. Ensure that the
device is not being modified from any other connections during the remaining tasks in this chapter. The Ethernet
management port also supports Auto MDI/MDIX.
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