Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Configuration Guide (Supporting R2.2.0.0) - Manual (Page 1105)

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Setting the Switch’s IP Address (IP Version 4)
FIGURE 333 Configuring a Static IPv4 Address
To obtain an dynamic IPv4 address through DHCP/BOOTP for the switch:
1. Click IP, General, Routing Interface.
2. Select Add Address from the Action list.
3. Select the VLAN through which the management station is attached, set the IP Address Mode
to “DHCP” or “BOOTP.”
4. Click Apply to save your changes.
5. Then click Restart DHCP to immediately request a new address.
FIGURE 334 Configuring a Dynamic IPv4 Address
NOTE
The switch will also broadcast a request for IP configuration settings on each power reset.
If you lose the management connection, make a console connection to the switch and enter “show
ip interface” to determine the new switch address.
Renewing DCHP – DHCP may lease addresses to clients indefinitely or for a specific period of time.
If the address expires or the switch is moved to another network segment, you will lose
management access to the switch. In this case, you can reboot the switch or submit a client
request to restart DHCP service via the CLI.