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4 – Managing Switches
Configuring a Switch
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4.6.1
Switch Configuration
Use the Switch Properties window to change the chassis name, administrative
state, domain ID, and to enable or disable broadcast support. Broadcast support
provides support for IP broadcast over Fibre Channel. The timeout values are
displayed for reference purposes only when the switch is online. These fields
become activate when the switch is take offline and then redisplaying the Switch
Properties window. After making changes, choose the OK button to put the new
values into effect.
Figure 4-4. Switch Properties Window
4.6.1.1
Chassis Name
A user-defined name that identifies the switch. The default is SANbox2.
4.6.1.2
Switch Administrative States
The switch administrative state specifies the operational status of the switch.
Table 4-3 describes the administrative state values. When applied to the switch,
the administrative state becomes the operational state.
Table 4-3. Switch Administrative States
Parameter Description
Online The switch is available.
Offline The switch is unavailable.
Test The switch is in test mode and is unavailable.