> # Configuring Switch Priority

> ## Restrictions

> - By default, the configured priority is 128. The valid range to set the priority is between 1 and 254. Priority 1 has the highest priority. Value 255 is accepted from other switches, but cannot be locally configured.

> ## Detailed Steps

> To configure the priority for the principal switch, follow these steps:

> 1. Expand Fabric > All VSANs and then select Domain Manager in the Logical Domains pane for the fabric and VSAN that you want to set the principal switch priority for.
> 2. Set Priority to a high value for the switch in the fabric that you want to be the principal switch.
> 3. Click the Apply Changes icon to save these changes.

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