edge switch 2/32 product manager user guide

edge switch 2/32 product manager user guide 3–3
Configuring the Switch
Configure Switch Operating Parameters
Use the procedures in this section to set parameters on the Switch for fabric operation
through the Configure Switch Parameters dialog box. These operating parameters
are stored in NVRAM on the Switch.
1. The Switch must be offline to change Preferred Domain ID and Operating Mode
parameters. If it is not and you activate values in this dialog box, a dialog box
displays prompting you to set the unit offline.
CAUTION: Setting the Switch offline terminates all Fibre Channel connections.
To set the unit offline:
a. Choose Set Online State from the Maintenance menu on the menu bar along
the top of the Product Manager window.
b. When the Set Online State dialog box displays, click Set Offline.
c. When the warning box displays asking you to confirm the offline state, click
OK.
2. Choose Switch Parameters from the Operating Parameters submenu
(Configure menu tab).
3. The Configure Switch Parameters dialog box displays.
Figure 3–2: Configure Switch Parameters dialog box
NOTE: Ordinarily, you do not need to change values in this dialog box from their defaults. The
only exception is the Preferred Domain ID. Change this value if the Switch will participate in a
multiSwitch fabric.