> # Using Device Aliases or FC Aliases

> You can change whether DCNM-SAN uses FC aliases or global device aliases from DCNM-SAN Client without restarting Cisco DCNM-SAN Server.

> ## DETAILED STEPS

> 1. Choose Server > Admin.

> You see the Control Panel dialog box with the Fabrics tab open.

> 2. For each fabric that you are monitoring with Cisco DCNM-SAN Server, check the Device Alias check box to use global device aliases, or uncheck to use FC aliases.
> 3. Click Apply to save these changes.

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