# 2 Basic Configuration - System/Node

This chapter contains information on the configuration procedures, that guide you through the system and node related configuration steps.

In this section:

Opening a Configuration File

Reading a Configuration from SwitchManager

Converting Older Configuration Files

Saving a Configuration

Configuring the CSP Using an Existing *.cfg File

Adding a Node Offline

Adding a Node Online

Updating or Deleting a Node Online or Offline

Adding Cards to a Node

Removing a Card

Resetting Card Configuration

Resetting All Card Configuration

General System Configuration

Setting a Point Code Format

General Node Configuration

Configuring Multiple Hosts

Configuring Loop Timing

Configuring Synchronization Priority List

Editing the Configuration Table Entries

Specifying PPL Files

The Process PPL Events Menu