4 – Managing Switches

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Configuring a Switch

4.6.1

Switch Configuration

Use the Switch Properties window to change the chassis name, administrative state, domain ID, and to enable or disable broadcast support. Broadcast support provides support for IP broadcast over Fibre Channel. The timeout values are displayed for reference purposes only when the switch is online. These fields become activate when the switch is take offline and then redisplaying the Switch Properties window. After making changes, choose the OK button to put the new values into effect.

Figure 4-4. Switch Properties Window

4.6.1.1

Chassis Name

A user-defined name that identifies the switch. The default is SANbox2.

4.6.1.2

Switch Administrative States

The switch administrative state specifies the operational status of the switch. Table 4-3describes the administrative state values. When applied to the switch, the administrative state becomes the operational state.

 

Table 4-3. Switch Administrative States

 

 

 

Parameter

 

Description

 

 

 

Online

 

The switch is available.

Offline

 

The switch is unavailable.

Test

 

The switch is in test mode and is unavailable.

 

 

 

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