5 – Switch Configuration
Managing Switch Configurations
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The following is an example of the Set Config Switch command. Refer to
Table 14-22 for a description of the switch configuration parameters.
SANbox #> admin start
SANbox (admin) #> config edit
SANbox (admin-config) #> set config switch
A list of attributes with formatting and default values will follow.
Enter a new value or simply press the ENTER key to accept the current value.
If you wish to terminate this process before reaching the end of the list
press 'q' or 'Q' and the ENTER key to do so.
AdminState (1=Online, 2=Offline, 3=Diagnostics) [Online ]
BroadcastEnabled (True / False) [True ]
InbandEnabled (True / False) [True ]
FDMIEnabled (True / False) [True ]
FDMIEntries (decimal value, 0-1000) [1000 ]
DefaultDomainID (decimal value, 1-239) [2 ]
DomainIDLock (True / False) [False ]
SymbolicName (string, max=32 chars) [SANbox ]
R_A_TOV (decimal value, 100-100000 msec) [10000 ]
E_D_TOV (decimal value, 10-20000 msec) [2000 ]
PrincipalPriority (decimal value, 1-255) [254 ]
ConfigDescription (string, max=64 chars) [Default Config]
To make temporary changes to the switch administrative state, enter the
Set Switch State command.
Backing Up and Restoring a Switch Configuration
Successful management of switches and fabrics depends on the effective use of
switch configurations. Backing up and restoring a configuration is useful to protect
your work or for use as a template in configuring other switches. Backing up and
restoring the switch configuration involves the following:
îš„ Creating the Backup File
îš„ Downloading the Configuration File
îš„ Restoring the Configuration File