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BLADE OS 5.0 Command Reference
BMD00142, November 2009 Chapter 6: The Configuration Menu
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/cfg/l3/dns
Domain Name System Configuration
The Domain Name System (DNS) menu is used for defining the primary and secondary DNS
servers on your local network, and for setting the default domain name served by the switch
services. DNS parameters must be configured prior to using hostname parameters with the ping,
traceroute, and tftp commands.
[Domain Name System Menu]
prima - Set IP address of primary DNS server
secon - Set IP address of secondary DNS server
dname - Set default domain name
cur - Display current DNS configuration
Table 175 Domain Name Service Options
Command Syntax and Usage
prima <IPv4 address (such as 192.4.17.101)>
You are prompted to set the IP address for your primary DNS server. To set an IPv4 address,
use dotted decimal notation.
secon <IPv4 address (such as 192.4.17.101)>
You are prompted to set the IP address for your secondary DNS server. To set an IPv4 address,
use dotted decimal notation.
If the primary DNS server fails, the configured secondary will be used instead. Enter the IP
address using dotted decimal notation.
dname <dotted DNS notation>|none
Sets the default domain name used by the switch. For example: mycompany.com
cur
Displays the current Domain Name System settings.