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Setting Optional System
Information
This section provides information on configuring optional
system parameters, including:
• the switch’s administrative contact
• a system name
• the switch’s physical location
Specifying an Administrative Contact
An administrative contact is the person or department in
charge of the switch. If a contact is specified, users can easily
find the appropriate network administrator if they have ques-
tions or comments about the switch.
To specify an administrative contact, enter system contact,
followed by a text string of up to 254 characters. If you
include spaces between words in the text string, be sure to
enclose the string in quotes (“ ”).
For example:
-> system contact "JSmith X477 js@company.com"
Specifying a System Name
The system name is a simple, user-defined text description for
the switch.
To specify a system name, enter system name, followed by a
text description of up to 254 characters. If you include spaces
between words in the text string, be sure to enclose the string
in quotes (“ ”).
For example:
-> system name "Engineering Switch 3"
Specifying the Switch’s Location
It is recommended that you use a physical labeling system for
locating and identifying your switch(es). Examples include
placing a sticker or placard with a unique identifier (e.g., the
switch’s default IP address) on each chassis.
However, if no labeling system has been implemented or if
you need to determine a switch’s location from a remote site,
entering a system location can be very useful.
To specify a system location, enter system location, followed
by a text description of up to 254 characters. If you include
spaces between words in the text string, be sure to enclose the
string in quotes (“ ”).
For example:
-> system location "NMS Lab--NE Corner Rack"
