Setting Optional System
Information
This section provides information on configuring optional system parameters, including:
•the switch’s administrative contact
•a system name
•the switch’s physical location
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 ques- tions or comments about the switch.
To specify an administrative contact, enter system contact, followed by a text string of up to 254 characters. If you include spaces between words in the text string, be sure to enclose the string in quotes (“ ”).
For example:
Specifying a System Name
The system name is a simple,
To specify a system name, enter system name, followed by a text description of up to 254 characters. If you include spaces between words in the text string, be sure to enclose the string in quotes (“ ”).
For example:
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, enter system location, followed by a text description of up to 254 characters. If you include spaces between words in the text string, be sure to enclose the string in quotes (“ ”).
For example:
March 2005 | Your First Login Session 25 |
