switch:admin>
chassisname
myhpchassis
3.
Use the
switchname
command to change the switch name. The following example shows how to
change the switch name to myhpswitch.
switch:admin>
switchname myhpswitch
switch:admin>
switchname
myhpswitch
Verifying the configuration
To confirm that the switch is configured and ready for use:
Procedure
1.
Observe the LEDs to verify that all components are functional.
2.
Issue the
switchshow
command from the workstation.
This command provides information about the switch and port status.
3.
Issue the
fabricshow
command from the workstation.
This command provides general information about the fabric.
Backing up the configuration
Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends regular backups to ensure that a recent configuration is
available.
Procedure
1.
Enter the
configupload
command.
This command uploads the switch configuration to the server, making it available for downloading to a
replacement switch, if necessary. For instructions on backing up the configuration, see the Fabric OS
Administrator's Guide.
2.
Follow the on-screen prompts.
Installing and activating Port Upgrade licenses
Procedure
1.
Use the
portshow
command to verify the number of ports licensed on your switch.
The command output displays
Started
and
Licensed
for enabled ports. For more information on
this command, see the
Fabric OS Command Reference Manual
.
2.
Obtain the WWN from the Switch ID pull-out tab located on the port side of your switch.
You can also use the
switchshow
command to display the WWN.
3.
Contact your Hewlett Packard Enterprise representative to purchase the appropriate Port Upgrade
license. Hewlett Packard Enterprise requires the switch WWN obtained in
on page 50 to assign a
license key.
4.
Install the license.
a.
Log in to the switch as
admin
.
b.
Enter the
licenseadd
command, followed by the license key enclosed in quotation marks.
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Verifying the configuration
