Q-Logic 59048-02 A manual Exporting Name Server Information to a File, Paging a Switch

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4 – Managing Switches Exporting Name Server Information to a File

4.4

Exporting Name Server Information to a File

To save name server information to a file, open the topology display and do the following:

1.Select one or more switches. If no switches are selected, name server information is gathered for the all switches.

2.Open the Switch menu and select Export Name Server.

3.In the Save dialog, enter a file name.

4.Choose the Save button.

4.5

Paging a Switch

You can use the beacon feature to page a switch. The beacon feature causes all Port Status LEDs to flash, making it easier to recognize. To page a switch, open the Switch menu in the faceplate display and enable the Toggle Beacon selection. To cancel the beacon, reselect Toggle Beacon.

4.6

Setting the Date and Time

To set the date and time on a switch, do the following:

1.Select a switch in the topology display, and open the faceplate display.

2.Open the Switch menu, and select Set Date/Time....

3.Enter the year, month, day and time in the Switch Date and Time dialog, then click OK. The new date and time take effect immediately.

4.7

Resetting a Switch

Resetting a switch reboots the switch using configuration parameters in memory. Depending on the type, a switch reset may or may not include power-on self test or it may or may not disrupt traffic. Table 4-4describes the types of switch resets:

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