Configure TCP/IP Parameters

Configure TCP/IP Parameters

This menu displays and allows you to change the information needed to access the IntraSwitch over the network (in-band management).

To access the TCP/IP Parameter Menu, type i from the

Configuration Menu. The following menu appears:

Current Settings

Figure 5-4 TCP/IP Parameter Menu

ΔNote: By default, each parameter is set to 0.0.0.0.

Current Settings

Table 5-4 explains each setting on the TCP/IP Parameter

Menu.

For information on using the menu, see “Changing TCP/IP Information” on page 5-12.

Table 5-4 TCP/IP Parameter Settings

Setting

Description

 

 

Switch IP Address

The IntraSwitch’s IP (Internet Protocol)

 

address.

Switch Subnet Mask

The address of the subnet mask on which the

 

IntraSwitch is located.

Switch Default

The address of the IntraSwitch’s default

Gateway

gateway.

 

 

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