How to Configure a Cisco Switch Hostname?
Configuring Cisco Switch Hostname
Configuring the hostname of a Cisco switch is an essential step in network management. By assigning a unique hostname to each device, it becomes easier to identify and manage them within the network.
When configuring the hostname of a Cisco switch, it is important to follow the correct syntax to ensure the changes are applied successfully. One common scenario is changing the hostname to "asu_switch". To do this, you need to access global configuration mode on the switch.
Steps to configure the hostname:
- Access user mode by entering the switch's CLI (Command Line Interface).
- Enter the enable command to switch to privileged mode if you are not already in it.
- Type
configure terminal
orconf t
to enter global configuration mode. - Once in global configuration mode, use the command
hostname asu_switch
to set the hostname to "asu_switch". - Verify the changes by using the
show running-config
command orshow hostname
command.
By following these steps, you can successfully configure the hostname of a Cisco switch to "asu_switch" or any other desired name. Remember to save the configuration once you are satisfied with the changes to ensure they persist through reboots.