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The switch must be offline to change Preferred Domain ID and other operating

parameters.

1. Ensure that the switch is set offline. For instructions, see “Set the Switch

Offline” on page 66.

Caution: Setting the switch offline terminates all Fibre Channel connections.

2. Choose Configure > Operating Parameters > Switch Parameters. The

Configure Switch Parameters dialog box displays (Figure 18).

Figure 18: Configure Switch Parameters dialog box

Note: Ordinarily, you do not need to change values in this dialog box from their

defaults. The only exception is the Preferred Domain ID. Change this value if the switch

will participate in a multiswitch fabric.

3. Use information in the “Switch Parameters” on page 68” section, which

follows, to change settings as required for parameters in this dialog box.

4. After you change settings, click Activate.

5. Set the switch online. For instructions, see “Set the Switch Online” on

page 66.

Switch Parameters

Configure the following parameters as required by your fabric.