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Managing General System Settings
This chapter describes how to set system information, such as the hostname, 
and time settings, and how to select the Switch Database Management 
(SDM) template to use on the switch. This chapter also describes how to view 
back-panel expansion slot information as well as how to configure the Power 
over Ethernet (PoE) settings for the PowerConnect 7024P and 7048P 
switches.
The topics covered in this chapter include:
• System Settings Overview
• Default General System Information
• Configuring General System Settings (Web)
• Configuring System Settings (CLI)
• General System Settings Configuration Examples
System Settings Overview
The system settings include the information described in Table 11-1. This 
information helps identify the switch.
Table 11-1. System Information
Feature Description
System Name The switch name (host name). If you change the system name, 
the CLI prompt changes from console to the system name.
System contact Identifies the person to contact for information regarding the 
switch.
System location Identifies the physical location of the switch.
Asset tag Uniquely identifies the switch. Some organizations use asset tags 
to identify, control, and track each piece of equipment.
CLI Banner Displays a message upon connecting to the switch or logging on 
to the switch by using the CLI.