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Synchronizing local time with an external source
Perform the following steps to synchronize the local time of the principal or primary FCS device with that of an external NTP server.
1. Log into the device using one of the following methods:
• A serial console connection to the active CP blade. The active CP is indicated by an illuminated blue LED on the blade front
panel.
• A Telnet session using the chassis management IP address.
2. Log into the device using admin . If you have not changed the default password, use password .
3. Enter the tsClockServer ipaddr command.
The ipaddr variable represents the IP address of the NTP server that the device can access. This argument is optional; by
default, the value is "LOCL".
switch:admin> tsclockserver 192.168.126.60
Updating Clock Server configuration...done.
Updated with the NTP servers
Customizing the chassis and switch name
Refer to the considerations and rules for creating switch, fabric, and chassis names listed in the Fabric OS Administration Guide.
NOTE
Changing the name causes a domain address format RSCN to be issued.
1. Log into the device using one of the following methods:
• A serial console connection to the active CP blade. The active CP is indicated by an illuminated blue LED on the blade front
panel.
• A Telnet session using the chassis management IP address.
2. Log into the device using admin as your password. If you have not changed the default password, use password .
3. Enter chassisName followed by the new name.
switch:admin> chassisname Chassis_01
A message displays explaining that the chassis name change is applied and the new name will display at next login. You can
enter
chassisName to verify the new name after login.
4. To change the switch name, enter switchName followed by the new name.
swDir:admin> switchName Switch_01
Committing configuration...
Done.
Switch name has been changed.Please re-login into the switch for the
change to be applied.
A message displays that the name change is applied and the new name will display at next login. You can enter switchName to
verify the new name after login.
5. Record the new names for future references.
Customizing the chassis and switch name
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