> Changing Remote Console Switch Properties
> You can alter individual Remote Console Switch properties whether you are logged into the switch or not. The Properties dialog box contains several tabs: General, Network, and Information. The General tab allows you not only to change the name and display icon for a Remote Console Switch but also to assign the switch to a site, location or folder. The Network tab allows you to change the IP address for that switch such as if you were to reconfigure your network. The Information tab allows you to enter information about the Remote Console Switch including a description, contact information and any comments you might wish to add.
> To change Remote Console Switch properties:

> 1 | Select an individual Remote Console Switch from the Unit Selector list.

> 2 | Select View - Properties from the Explorer menu. -or- Click the Properties button. -or- Right-click on the switch and select Properties from the pop-up list. The Properties dialog box appears.

> Figure 4‑16.Remote Console Switch General Properties

> 3 | Type the name of the Remote Console Switch. Duplicate names are not allowed.

> 4 | Ignore the Type field. This is read-only for Remote Console Switches.

> 5 | Select the icon to display for the unit.

> 6 | (Optional) Select the site, department and location to which you wish the Remote Console Switch assigned. If the selection you wish is not in the drop-down list, type the name of the new assignment in the text field. Once entered, the option becomes available in the drop-down list for future assignment.

> 7 | Click the Network tab and type in the address of the Remote Console Switch. This field can contain an IP dot notation or a domain name. Duplicate addresses are not allowed and the field cannot be left blank. You can enter up to 128 characters.

> 8 | (Optional) Click the Information tab and type the description of the unit. You can enter any information in the following fields.

> a | In the Description field, enter 0 to 128 characters.

> b | In the Contact field, enter 0 to 128 characters.

> c | In the Contact Phone Number field, enter 0 to 64 characters.

> d | In the Comments field, enter 0 to 256 characters.You are free to enter any information you wish into these fields.

> 9 | When finished, click OK to save the new settings. -or- Click Cancel to exit without saving.