Installation guide

System Management Commands
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Device Designation Commands
hostname
This command specifies or modifies the host name for this device. Use the no form
to restore the default host name.
Syntax
hostname name
no hostname
name - The name of this host. (Maximum length: 255 characters)
Default Setting
None
Command Mode
Global Configuration
Example
Web Server Enables management access via a web browser 4-118
Telnet Server Enables management access via Telnet 4-121
Secure Shell Provides secure replacement for Telnet 4-122
Table 4-7 Device Designation Commands
Command Function Mode Page
prompt Customizes the prompt used in PE and NE mode GC 4-14
hostname Specifies the host name for the switch GC 4-17
snmp-server contact Sets the system contact string GC 4-83
snmp-server location Sets the system location string GC 4-84
Console(config)#hostname RD#1
Console(config)#
Table 4-6 System Management Commands (Continued)
Command Group Function Page