Configure Switch Operating Parameters; Configure Switch Parameters Dialog Box - HP StorageWorks Installation Manual

a. Enter a switch name of 24 or fewer alphanumeric characters in the Name field. Each switch
should be configured with a unique name.
If the switch is installed on a public LAN, the name should reflect the switch's Ethernet
network DNS host name. For example, if the DNS host name is hpes224.hp.com, then enter
hpes224.
b. Enter a switch description of 255 or fewer alphanumeric characters in the Description field.
c. Enter the switch physical location (255 or fewer alphanumeric characters) in the Location
field.
d. Enter the name of a contact person (255 or fewer alphanumeric characters) in the Contact
field.
2. Click Activate to save the information. The message Your changes to the
identification configuration have been successfully activated is
displayed.

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.
The switch must be offline to change Preferred Domain ID and other operating parameters.
1. Ensure that the switch is set offline. For instructions, see
CAUTION:
2. Select Configure > Operating Parameters > Switch Parameters. The Configure Switch
Parameters dialog box is displayed
Figure 18

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.
Setting the switch offline terminates all Fibre Channel connections.
Ordinarily, you do not need to change values in this dialog box from their defaults.
"Set the switch
(Figure 18).
Edge Switch 2/24 installation guide
offline" on page 44.
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