Reference Guide
Brocade Fabric OS Command Reference 145
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configure
configure
Changes switch configuration settings.
Synopsis configure
Description Use this command to change switch configuration settings.
Configuration data is grouped into chassis information and switch information. Each configuration type is managed
separately. For information on file format and specific parameters contained in each section, refer to the
configUpload help page.
The behavior of the configure command depends on the environment in which the command is executed:
• In a Virtual Fabric environment, the configure command sets switch configuration parameters for the current
logical switch only. If a switch or chassis is configured with multiple logical switches, you must configure each
logical switch separately. Use the setContext command to change the current logical switch context.
• In a non-Virtual Fabric environment, the configure command sets switch configuration parameters.
To configure chassis-wide parameters, use the configureChassis command.
The following switch configuration parameters can be set with the configure command:
• Switch fabric parameters
• Virtual channel parameters
• F_Port login parameters
• Zoning operation parameters
• Remote State Change Notifications (RSCN) transmission mode
• Arbitrated Loop parameters
• System Services settings
• Portlog Events enable or disable settings
• Secure Socket Layer (SSL) attributes
• Remote Procedure Call Daemon (RPCD) attributes
• Web Tools attributes
To access all parameters controlled by this command, you must disable the switch using the switchDisable
command. If executed on an enabled switch, only a subset of attributes are configurable. Menu displays may vary
depending on the hardware platform.
The configure command runs in interactive mode and presents you with a series of hierarchical menus. Each
top-level menu and its associated submenus consist of a text prompt, a selection of valid values, and a default
value (in brackets).
The following keys control the execution of the command:
Return
When entered at a prompt with no preceding input, the command accepts the default value
(if applicable) and moves to the next prompt.