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Changing the switch serial number
Attention: This procedure is to be used only if a switch has failed and it is
being replaced by a new switch.
In the event of a hardware failure, the replacement switch should be configured to
display the serial number of the original failed switch, in order to maintain
continuity in the IBM service system. Once you have installed the replacement
switch, follow the steps below to change the serial number displayed through the
switch or fabric management program.
Note: This serial number change procedure requires the user to login as "root".
10. ID: (none). Press Enter.
11. PN: (none). Press Enter.
12. SN: (none) > Verify that the "switch Serial Number" displayed is the one you
13. RV: (none). Press Enter.
14. Chassis SN: (FA0xxXxxxxxx). Press Enter.
If the serial number displayed is not correct, repeat the above steps, beginning
with step 3.
Powering off the switch
To power off the switch:
1. Using the CLI, enter the sysShutDown command.
2. Set each AC power switch to "O".
3. If necessary, disconnect both power cords from the switch and the facility
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1. Login as "root" on the switch.
2. Enter the root password "xxxxxxxx". Press Enter.
3. Enter the fruinfoset chassis 1 command. Press Enter.
4. ID: (none). Press Enter.
5. PN: (none). Press Enter.
6. SN: (none) > type "switch Serial Number". Press Enter.
7. RV: (none). Press Enter.
8. Chassis SN: (FAxxXxxxxxx). Press Enter.
To verify that the serial number has been entered correctly, follow these
steps:
9. Enter thefruinfoset chassis 1 command. Press Enter.
entered. Press Enter.
Note: This command shuts down the key processors and powers off the
switch. All LEDs go dark.
power to remove power from the system.
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