Specifications

hostname
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hostname
Sets the identification name of a Switch.
Syntax
To set or change information:
hostname <Name>
To delete information:
no hostname
Input mode
(config)
Parameters
<Name>
The identification name of a Switch. Set a name that is unique in the network that will
be used. This information can be referenced by using the name set in
[sysName] in
the system group for enquiries from the SNMP manager. This parameter is
equivalent to
sysName defined in RFC 1213.
1. Default value when this parameter is omitted:
This parameter cannot be omitted.
2. Range of values:
Specify a character string that is no more than 60 characters. For details about
the characters that can be specified, see Specifiable values for parameters.
Default behavior
No identification name is initially set.
Impact on communication
None
When the change is applied
The change is applied immediately after setting values are changed.
Notes
1. To reference information about name, contact, and location from the SNMP
manager, you must use the
snmp-server community command to register the
SNMP manager.
Related commands
snmp-server community