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How to rename filer 7-Mode ?

DaV — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 23:55:45 GMT

Hello All

I have to rename systems. How should I do?

- standalone system (7.3.6)
- HA system (8.0.2 7-Mode)

No CIFS and NFS, just SAN

I thank you in advance !

Re: How to rename filer 7-Mode ?

JGPSHNTAP — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 13:14:41 GMT

edit /etc/rc file and change this entry

hostname (currentname) to newname

you should reboot to take effect. If you dont' want to reboot you can just type that name on the cli

Re: How to rename filer 7-Mode ?

DaV — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 13:23:18 GMT

Thanks for your fast answer !!

But, i don't really understand your lasts words : "if you dont' want to reboot you can just type that name on the cli"

Could you clarify please ?

Re: How to rename filer 7-Mode ?

JGPSHNTAP — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 13:26:49 GMT

Also, i'm not sure how old your systems are, but you really should upgraded to a newer code. you are on code thats very old.

at the cli just type

hostname newfilername

but it's best to reboot or source rc file srouce -v /etc/rc if you know how to do that