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Configure Switch Operating Parameters
Use the procedures in this section to set parameters on the switch for fabric operation through the
Configure Switch Parameters dialog box. These operating parameters are stored in NVRAM on the
switch.
1.
The switch must be offline to change the Preferred Domain ID and other operating parameters.
Ensure that the switch is set offline. For instructions, see
CAUTION:
Setting the switch offline terminates all Fibre Channel connections.
2.
Select Configure > Operating Parameters > Switch Parameters. The Configure Switch
Parameters dialog box is displayed
Figure 19
Configure Switch Parameters dialog box
NOTE:
The only exception is the Preferred Domain ID. Change this value if the switch will participate
in a multiswitch fabric.
3.
Use information in the
required for parameters in this dialog box.
4.
After you change settings, click the Activate button.
5.
Set the switch online. For instructions, see
Switch parameters
Configure the following parameters as required by your fabric.
Domain ID
The domain identification is a value from 1 through 31 that provides a unique identification for the
switch in a fabric. An Edge Switch cannot contain the same domain ID as another switch or their
E_Ports will segment when they try to join.
In the Configure Switch Parameters dialog box, a field is provided to enter a preferred domain ID
and a check box is provided to enable this ID as an insistent domain ID.
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Ordinarily, you do not need to change values in this dialog box from their defaults.
"Switch
parameters" section, which follows, to change settings as
"Set the switch
(Figure
19).
"Set the switch
online" on page 39.
offline" on page 40.
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