PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual
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Customizing a chassis name
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Customizing a chassis name
For FOS 6.2.0 and later, the chassis name of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S can be up to 15
characters long; can include alpha, numeric, and underscore characters; and must begin with an
alpha character.
1. Type chassisName followed by the new name in double quotes.
switch:admin>
chassisname
"DCX4S_chassis_1"
Committing configuration...
Done.
2. Record the new name for reference.
switch:admin>
chassisname
DCX4S_chassis_1
3. Record the new name for reference.
Setting the domain ID
Each switch in the fabric must have a unique domain ID. The domain ID can be manually set
through the configure command or can be automatically set. The default domain ID for the
PowerConnect B-DCX-4S is “1”. Use the fabricShow command to view the already assigned domain
IDs.
1. Enter switchDisable to disable the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S.
2. Enter configure.
3. Enter y at the “Fabric parameters” prompt:
Fabric parameters (yes, y, no, n): [no]
y
4. Enter a unique domain ID:
Domain: (1.239) [1]
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5. Complete the remaining prompts or press Ctrl+D to accept the settings and exit.
6. Enter switchEnable to re-enable the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S.
Setting the date and time
The date and time settings are used for logging events. Switch operation does not depend on the
date and time; a switch with an incorrect date and time value still functions properly. However,
because the date and time are used for logging, error detection, and troubleshooting, they should
be set correctly.
