Dell PowerConnect 5424

Configuring System Information 69
Defining System Information:
1 Open the Asset page.
2 Define the relevant fields.
3 Click Apply Changes .
The system parameters are defined, and the device is updated.
Initiating a Telnet Session:
1 Open the Asset page.
2 Click Telnet .
A Telnet session is initiated.
Configuring Device Information Using the CLI Commands
The following table summarizes the equivalent CLI commands for viewing and setting fields displayed
in the Asset page.
Table 6-1. Asset CLI Commands
CLI Command Description
hostname name Specifies or modifies the device host name.
snmp-server contact text Sets up a system contact.
snmp-server location text Enters information on where the device is
located.
clock set hh:mm:ss day month
year
Manually sets the system clock and date.
show clock [detail] Displays the time and date from the system
clock.
show system id Displays the service tag information.
show system Displays system information.
asset-tag Sets the device asset tag.