Allied Telesis AT-S87 - Manual (Page 26)

Chapter 2: Basic Switch Parameters
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Configuring the System Management Information
This section explains how to assign a name to the switch, as well as
specify the location of the switch and the name of the switch’s
administrator. Entering this information is optional.
To set a switch’s management information, perform the following
procedure:
1. From the main menu, select System > Management.
The Management page is shown in Figure 5.
Figure 5. Management Page
2. In the System Name field, enter a name for the switch (for example,
Sales). The system name is optional and can contain up to 24
characters.
Note
Allied Telesis recommends that you assign a name to the switch. A
name helps you identify a switch when you manage it, and can also
help you avoid performing a configuration procedure on the wrong
switch.
3. In the System Contact field, enter the name of the network
administrator responsible for managing the switch. The contact name
is optional and can contain up to 24 characters.
4. In the System Location field, enter information to describe the
location of the switch (for example, Third Floor). The location is
optional and can contain up to 24 characters.
5. Do one of the following:
ˆ Click OK to save the system information.