Reference Guide
Setting the static addresses for the Ethernet network interface
Use the following procedure to set the Ethernet network interface static addresses:
1. Connect to the switch and log in using an account assigned to the admin role.
2. Perform the appropriate action based on whether you have a switch or Backbone:
∙ If you are setting the IP address for a switch, enter the ipAddrSet command.
∙ If you are setting the IP address for a Backbone, enter the ipAddrSet command specifying either CP0 or CP1. You must set
the IP address for both CP0 and CP1.
The following is an example of setting an IPv4 address
switch:admin> ipaddrset
Ethernet IP Address [10.1.2.3]:
Ethernet Subnetmask [255.255.255.0]:
Fibre Channel IP Address [220.220.220.2]:
Fibre Channel Subnetmask [255.255.0.0]:
Gateway IP Address [10.1.2.1]:
DHCP [OFF]: off
The following is an example of setting an IPv6 address on a switch
switch:admin> ipaddrset -ipv6 --add 1080::8:800:200C:417A/64
IP address is being changed...Done.
For more information on setting up an IP address for a Virtual Fabric, refer to Managing Virtual Fabrics on page 267.
3. Enter the network information in dotted-decimal notation for the Ethernet IPv4 address or in semicolon-separated notation for
IPv6.
4. Enter the Ethernet Subnetmask at the prompt.
5. The Fibre Channel prompts are not relevant; you can skip them by pressing Enter .
The Fibre Channel IP address is used for management.
6. Enter the Gateway IP Address at the prompt.
7. Disable DHCP by entering off .
Setting the static addresses for the chassis management IP interface
Use the following procedure to set the chassis management IP interface static addresses:
1. Connect to the switch and log in using an account assigned to the admin role.
2. Enter the ipAddrSet -chassis command.
switch:admin>> ipaddrset -chassis
DHCP [Off]:
Ethernet IP Address [10.38.18.142]:
Ethernet Subnetmask [255.255.240.0]:
Committing configuration...Done.
3. Enter the network information in dotted-decimal notation for the Ethernet IPv4 address or in semicolon-separated notation for
IPv6.
4. Enter the Ethernet Subnetmask at the prompt.
Performing Basic Configuration Tasks
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