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Chapter 4
Initial Configuration
S e n d d o c u m e n t a t i o n c o m m e n t s t o m d s f e e d b a c k - d o c @ c i s c o . c o m .
Figure 4-2
Assigning a Switch Name
Each switch in the fabric requires a unique name. You can assign names to easily identify the switch by
its physical location, its SAN association, or the organization to which it is deployed. The assigned name
is displayed in the command-line prompt. The switch name is limited to 20 alphanumeric characters.
This guide refers to a switch in the Cisco MDS 9000 Family as switch, and it uses the
Note
To change the name of the switch, follow these steps:
Command
Step 1
switch# config t
Step 2
switch(config)# switchname myswitch1
myswitch1(config)#
Step 3
myswitch1(config)# no switchname
switch(config)#
Where Do You Go Next?
After reviewing the default configuration, you can change it or perform other configuration or
management tasks. The initial setup can only be performed at the CLI. However, you can continue to
configure other software features, or access the switch after initial configuration by using either the CLI
or the Device Manager and Fabric Manager applications.
OL-6973-03, Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release 2.x
Switch Access Options
Console
connection
Switch 2
(IP address:
Out of band
IP address
management
172.16.1.1
subnetwork
mgmt 0
172.16.1.2)
Management LAN
(Ethernet connection)
Purpose
Enters configuration mode.
Changes the switch name prompt as specified.
Reverts the switch name prompt to its default (switch#).
Cisco MDS 9000 Family Configuration Guide
Assigning a Switch Name
Router
IP
network
Telnet or
CLI
SSH
DNS server
GUI
SNMP
prompt.
switch#
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