Getting Started
Your First Login Session
OmniSwitch 6900 Hardware Users Guide
June 2020
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You will be prompted to re-enter the password. Enter the password a second time.
New password settings are automatically saved in real time to the local user database; the user is not
required to enter an additional command in order to save the password information. Also note that new
password information is retained following a reboot. All subsequent login sessions, including those
through the console port, will require the new password to access the switch.
For detailed information on managing login information, including user names and passwords, refer to the
OmniSwitch AOS Switch Management Guide
.
Setting the System Time Zone
The switch’s default time zone is UTC. If you require a time zone that is specific to your region, or if you
need to enable Daylight Savings Time (DST) on the switch, you can configure these settings via the
system timezone
and
system daylight-savings-time
commands.
For detailed information on configuring a time zone for the switch, refer to the
OmniSwitch AOS Switch
Management Guide
.
Setting the Date and Time
Set the current time for the switch by entering
system time
, followed by the current time in
hh:mm:ss
.
To set the current date for the switch, enter
system date
, followed by the current date in
mm/dd/yyyy
.
Setting Optional Parameters
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 questions or comments about the
switch.
To specify an administrative contact, use the
system contact
command.
Specifying a System Name
The system name is a simple, user-defined text description for the switch. To specify a system name, use
the
system name
command.
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, use the
system location
command.
