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76 Managing switches
Configuring a switch
Switch configuration is divided into three areas: chassis configuration, network configuration, and SNMP
configuration. Chassis configuration specifies switch-wide FC settings. Network configuration specifies IP
settings, remote logging, and the NTP client. SNMP configuration specifies SNMP settings and traps.
You can configure a switch explicitly or you can use the Configuration Wizard. The Configuration Wizard
is a series of dialogs that guide you through the chassis, network, and SNMP configuration steps on new
or replacement switches.
Using the configuration wizard
The Configuration Wizard is a series of dialogs you can use to configure the IP address and other basic
parameters on new or replacement switches. McDATA Web Server will detect the first time use and present
the Initial Start Dialog, from which the Configuration Wizard can be launched. Select Wizards >
Configuration Wizard from either the topology display or the faceplate display to launch the Configuration
Wizard. Use the Configuration Wizard to configure a new switch in a fabric.
Switch properties
To open the Switch Properties dialog, choose one of the following:
• Select a switch in the topology display. Select Switch > Switch Properties.
• Select Switch > Switch Properties in the faceplate display.
• Right-click a switch graphic in the topology display or faceplate display. Select Switch Properties from
the popup menu.
Use the Switch Properties dialog to change the following switch configuration parameters:
• Symbolic name, page 76
• Switch administrative states, page 77
• Domain ID and domain ID lock, page 77
• Fabric Device Management Interface, page 78
• Broadcast support, page 79
• In-band management, page 79
Figure 35 Switch Properties dialog
Symbolic name
The symbolic name is a user-defined name of up to 32 characters that identifies the switch. The symbolic
name is used in the topology and faceplate displays, as well as many data windows to more easily
identify switches. The illegal characters are the pound sign (#), semi-colon (;), and comma (,).