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B – Command Line Interface

Set Setup Command

 

 

 

 

system

Prompts you in a line-by-line fashion to change system configuration settings. Table B-10describes the system configuration fields. For each parameter, enter a new value or press the Enter key to accept the current value shown in brackets.

Table B-10. System Configuration Settings

Entry

Description

 

 

NetworkIPAddress

Internet Protocol (IP) address for the Ethernet port.

NetworkIPMask

Subnet mask address for the Ethernet port.

GatewayIPAddress

IP address gateway.

NetworkDiscovery

Boot Method (1 - Static, 2 - Bootp, 3 - DHCP, 4 - RARP)

AdminTimeout

Specifies the amount of time in minutes the switch waits before

 

terminating an idle Admin session. Zero (0) disables the time

 

out threshold. The default is 30, the maximum is 1440.

Security Enabled

Enables or disables the enforcement of account names and

 

passwords.

Remote Log Enabled

Whether remote logging of is enabled or disabled. If enabled,

 

log information is saved to a remote host that supports the

 

syslog protocol.

LogHost IP Address

The IP address of the host that will receive the remote log

 

information if remote logging is enabled.

 

 

Notes The two components of SANbox2 security are user authentication and fabric security. The user must be authenticated before gaining access to a switch. If an invalid account name/password combination is entered, that user can not access the switch, and thus can not gain access to the fabric. If security is enabled (on) and a valid account name/password combination is entered, that user can access the switch but can not execute any command that exceeds their authority (privileges) level. If security is disabled (off) and a valid account name/password combination is entered, that user has access to all switches in the fabric and can execute all commands (both user and admin), regardless of their authority (privileges) level.

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SANBOX2-8C specifications

The Q-Logic SANBOX2-8C is a high-performance Fibre Channel switch designed for enterprise-level storage area networks (SANs). This product stands out due to its remarkable features and technologies that cater to the evolving demands of data center environments. The SANBOX2-8C is specifically engineered to optimize storage efficiency, enhance performance, and provide a robust infrastructure for various applications.

One of the key features of the SANBOX2-8C is its 8-Gbps Fibre Channel ports, which deliver exceptional bandwidth and reduced latency for critical data transactions. The switch supports a non-blocking architecture, ensuring that data can flow seamlessly across all connected devices without bottlenecks. This architecture is crucial for organizations that require high availability and reliability, such as those in the financial sector or healthcare industries.

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