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5.1.2 Specify the Hostname
The factory-assigned default host name is Switch. To specify or modify the host name for the network, use the
Network sysinfo sysname global configuration command.
Command Purpose
Network sysinfo sysname name This systems hostname.
5.1.5 Test Connections with Ping Tests
The switch supports IP ping, which can be used to test connectivity to remote hosts, via their IP addresses. Ping
sends an echo request packet to an address and “listens” for a reply. The ping request will receive one of the
following responses:
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Normal response—The normal response occurs in 1 to 10 seconds, depending on network traffic
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Request timed out—There is no response, indicating a connection failure to the host, or the host has discarded
the ping request
Beginning in user mode, use this command to ping another device on the network from the switch:
Command Purpose
ping address Send an ICMP echo message to a designated host for testing
connectivity.
5.1.3 Enable the System Log
The IntraCore 39240/480 sends syslog messages to manager servers. Syslog messages are collected by a standard
UNIX or NT type syslog daemon.
Syslog enables the administrator to centrally log and analyze configuration events and system error messages such
as interface status, security alerts, environmental conditions, and CPU process overloads.
To log messages, use the following command in global configuration mode.
Command Purpose
log address IP address of the host to be used as a syslog server.
log facility Facility parameters for syslog messages.
log trap Set syslog server logging level.
5.1.4 Displaying the Operating Configuration
The configuration file may be displayed from the EXEC (enable) mode.
To see the current operating configuration, enter the following command at the enable prompt:
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