IBM 8271 Nways Ethernet LAN Switch, User Manual

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Viewing and Changing Information About the Stack 5-15
You can have up to four Switch units in a stack:
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If the stack contains one unit, that unit is unit 1
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If the stack contains two units connected using a Matrix Cable, the
first unit to be powered-up is unit 1 and the other unit is unit 2.
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If the stack contains a number of units connected using a Matrix
Module, the unit containing the Module is unit 1 and the other unit
numbers are defined by the port connections on the Module.
Description
The field displays the product name of the unit.
Name
This field displays the descriptive name, or system name, for the unit.
For information about assigning a new name, see “Specifying a
Descriptive Name for the Stack” on page 4-21.
State
This field displays the current operating state of the unit:
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Operational — The unit is operating normally.
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Loading — A process taking place on the unit, for example a
software upgrade.
Changing Your
Password
You can change the password for the current user using the
password
command on the System menu.
To change the password:
1 At the top-level menu, enter:
system password
The following prompt appears, allowing you to enter the existing
password:
old password
2 Enter the existing password.
The following prompt is displayed, allowing you to enter a new
password for the current user:
Enter new password
3 Enter the new password.
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