HP StorageWorks MSA 2.8 SAN Switch - Manual (Page 24)

Initial Configuration
24 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide
Customize the Switch Name
You can customize the switch names for the logical switches. If you chose to
change the default switch name, use a switch name that is unique and meaningful.
Note: Changing the switch name causes a domain address format RSCN to be issued.
Switch Names
■ Can be up to 15 characters in length
■ Must begin with an alpha character
■ Can consist of any combination of alphanumeric and underscore characters
Default Names
The default names for the Core Switch 2/64 are “sw0” for the switch containing
the port cards in slots 1-4 and “sw1” for the switch containing port cards in slots 7
through 10.
Customizing a Switch Name
To customize the switch name, perform the following procedure.
1. Verify that there is a serial connection to the CP.
2. Log into the switch as admin.
3. (For Core Switch 2/64 switches only ) Choose the logical switch that you want
to change. Enter the value that corresponds to that logical region:
— Enter 0 to configure logical switch 0 (slot 1 though 4)
— Enter 1 to configure logical switch 1 (slot 7 though 10)
4. Enter the switchname command.
5. Enter the new name in quotes, as shown in the following example:
switchName "sw10"
For more information about this command, refer to the HP StorageWorks
Fabric OS Version 3.1.x/4.1.x Reference Guide
6. Record the new switch name for future reference.
7. (Optional) Log out of the session and repeat steps 1 through 6 for additional
switches.