User`s guide

4 – Managing Switches
Configuring a Switch
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4.8.2.1
IP Configuration
The IP configuration identifies the switch on the Ethernet network and determines
which boot method to use. Table 4-6 describes the IP configuration parameters.
Table 4-6 IP Configuration Parameters
Parameter Description
IP Address Internet Protocol (IP) address for the Ethernet port. The default and
PROM mode value is 10.0.0.1.
Subnet mask Subnet mask address for the Ethernet port. The default and PROM
mode value is 255.0.0.0.
Boot Method Choose one of the following methods:
■ Static - Uses the IP configuration parameters entered in the
Switch Properties window.
■ BootP - Acquires the IP configuration from a BootP server.
■ RARP (Reverse Address Resolution Protocol) - Acquires the IP
address from an RARP server. An RARP request is broadcast
with up to three retries, each at 5 second intervals. If no IP
address is obtained, the switch reverts to the previously
configured IP address.
■ DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) - Acquires the IP
configuration from a DHCP server. If no satisfactory lease is
obtained, the DHCP client attempts to use the previously
configured lease. If the previous lease cannot be used, no IP
address will be assigned to this switch in order to avoid an IP
address conflict. The DHCP server must then be made available.
If a BootP, RARP, or DHCP server is not available, the switch will
boot. However, you will be unable to manage the switch through the
Ethernet connection. To manage a switch under these
circumstances, the connection must be made through the serial port
or inband through another switch.
Gateway IP gateway address. The default and PROM mode value is
10.0.0.254.