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74 Fabric OS Administrator’s Guide
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Switch names
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Setting the domain ID
Use the following procedure to set the domain ID:
1. Connect to the switch and log in on an account assigned to the admin role.
2. Enter the switchDisable command to disable the switch.
3. Enter the configure command.
4. Enter y after the Fabric Parameters prompt.
Fabric parameters (yes, y, no, n): [no] y
5. Enter a unique domain ID at the Domain prompt. Use a domain ID value from 1 through 239
for normal operating mode (FCSW-compatible).
Domain: (1..239) [1] 3
6. Respond to the remaining prompts, or press Ctrl-D to accept the other settings and exit.
7. Enter the switchEnable command to re-enable the switch.
Switch names
Switches can be identified by IP address, domain ID, World Wide Name (WWN), or by customized
switch names that are unique and meaningful.
Restrictions
• Switch names can be from 1 through 30 characters long.
• All switch names must begin with a letter, and can contain letters, numbers, or the underscore
character.
• Switch names must be unique across logical switches.
• Changing the switch name causes a domain address format RSCN to be issued and may be
disruptive to the fabric.
Customizing the switch name
1. Connect to the switch and log in using an account assigned to the admin role.
2. Enter the switchName command and enter a new name for the switch.
syntax: admin> switchname newname
dilbert:FID128:# admin> switchname dogbert
Committing configuration...
Done.
Switch name has been changed.Please re-login into the switch for the change to
be applied.
dilbert:FID128:# admin>
NOTE
The prompt does not change to the new switch name until AFTER you re-login.
3. Record the new switch name for future reference.