Setting The System Time Zone; Setting The Date And Time; Setting Optional Parameters; Specifying An Administrative Contact - Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 6465 Hardware User's Manual

Your First Login Session
New password settings are automatically saved in real time to the local user database; the user is not required
to enter an additional command in order to save the password information. Also note that new password
information is retained following a reboot. All subsequent login sessions, including those through the console
port, will require the new password to access the switch.
For detailed information on managing login information, including user names and passwords, refer to the
Switch Management Guide.

Setting the System Time Zone

The switch's default time zone is UTC. If you require a time zone that is specific to your region, or if you need
to enable Daylight Savings Time (DST) on the switch, you can configure these settings via the system
timezone and system daylight-savings-time commands.
For detailed information on configuring a time zone for the switch, refer to the Switch Management Guide.

Setting the Date and Time

Set the current time for the switch by entering system time, followed by the current time in hh:mm:ss.
To set the current date for the switch, enter system date, followed by the current date in mm/dd/yyyy.

Setting Optional Parameters

Specifying an Administrative Contact

An administrative contact is the person or department in charge of the switch. If a contact is specified, users
can easily find the appropriate network administrator if they have questions or comments about the switch.
To specify an administrative contact, use the system contact command.

Specifying a System Name

The system name is a simple, user-defined text description for the switch. To specify a system name, use the
system name command.

Specifying the Switch's Location

It is recommended that you use a physical labeling system for locating and identifying your switch(es).
Examples include placing a sticker or placard with a unique identifier (e.g., the switch's default IP address) on
each chassis.
However, if no labeling system has been implemented or if you need to determine a switch's location from a
remote site, entering a system location can be very useful.
To specify a system location, use the system location command.
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Getting Started
December 2019