Switch Activation

C H A P T E R 5

This chapter contains the procedures for bringing the new Sun StorEdge FC Switch

3.0software onto the network. For more details about the switch, refer to Switch Management User’s Manual.

“Configuring the Switch Ethernet Port” on page 57

“Installing the Sun StorEdge Network FC Switch 3.0 GUI” on page 61

“Setting the Stage Type” on page 66

Configuring the Switch Ethernet Port

The IP address of the switch is set to the default value of 10.0.0.1. You can change this default IP address using the Reverse Address Resolution Protocol (RARP), or the switch management GUI. This guide provides the procedures for changing the IP address using RARP only. To set the IP address using the GUI method, see Chapter 2 in the Sun Switch Management User’s Manual.

Using RARP to Change the IP Address

You can use RARP to change the address when you first receive the switch or if you forget the address.

The Sun StorEdge FC Switch 3.0 RARP feature automatically downloads the assigned IP address to the switch. After you cable the switch and turn the power on, the IP address is automatically assigned.

816-0830-12 specifications

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Sun Microsystems 816-0830-12 manual Switch Activation, Configuring the Switch Ethernet Port

Models: 816-0830-12