HP 8/80 Fabric OS Administrator's Guide v6.4.0 (53-1001763-01, June 2010) - Page 70

2 Switch names Enet IP Addr FC IP Addr Name The switch's Ethernet IP address for IPv4- and IPv6-configured switches. For IPv6 switches, only the static IP address displays. The switch's Fibre Channel IP address. The switch's symbolic or user-created name in quotes. An arrow (>) indicates the principal switch. Setting 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. Switch names can be from 1 to 30 characters long. All switch names must begin with a letter, and can contain letters, numbers, or the underscore character. It is not necessary to use quotation marks. NOTE 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. switch:admin> switchname newname 3. Record the new switch name for future reference. 30 Fabric OS Administrator's Guide 53-1001763-01