HP StorageWorks 2/64 HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 5.x Command Reference Guide (AA - Page 689

switchName Displays or sets the switch name. Synopsis switchname [name] Availability all users (display) admin (set) Description Use this command to display or set the switch name. All switches have a symbolic name that is primarily used for switch management. This name is also shown in the Fabric OS CLI prompt, under each switch icon on the Fabric Web page, and in the output of various Fabric OS commands, such as fabricShow. Use this command with the name operand to assign a new switch name. Enter this command with no operand to display the current switch name. Changing the switch name causes a domain address format RSCN to be issued (see FC-FLA for a description of RSCNs). The switch name also can be changed using HP Advanced Web Tools. Operands This command has the following optional operand: name Specify a new name for the switch. The operand name: • Can include up to 15 characters • Must begin with a letter • Must consist of letters, digits, and underscore characters, and no spaces. If this operand is omitted, this command displays the current switch name. Examples To change a switch name to antina (note the change in the prompt text): switch:admin> switchname antina antina:admin> switchname antina See also chassisShow switchShow Fabric OS 5.x command reference guide 689