SM500A—Automatic Switching System
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3.
In the ‘Name’ field, enter/edit the name of the system switch (up to 32 characters).
4.
To select groups to add to the system switch, first select a chassis from the ‘Select Rack’
drop down list; its group names are then displayed in the bottom right box titled, ‘Group
Switches For All Racks’. Click on a group and click the ‘Add Selected’ button to add it to
the ‘System Switch Contents’ box on the bottom left. Repeat this step to add more
groups.
5.
Click the ‘Save System Switch’ when finished
Figure 8.12. Advanced GUI Based Management, Define System Switch window.
8.7.3 Performing a System Switch
To PERFORM a System Switch:
1.
From the ‘Select System Switch’ drop down list, select a system switch name (user
defined).
2.
Optionally, to override the A/B switch position that had been previously defined for the
system switch, select ‘Force to A’ or ‘Force to B’ from the ‘Override’ drop down list.
3.
Click the ‘Perform System Switch’ button to execute the switching.
