> Source: [sk116135](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk116135)

# sk116135 - "Invalid Input - Cannot change Switch Pivot" error on SMB Appliances when trying to change a switch port

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| Solution ID | sk116135 |
| Date Created | 2017-03-01 |
| Last Modified | 2017-03-01 |
| Technical Level | Advanced |
| Products | Spark Firewall (Locally Managed) |
| Versions | R82.00.X, R81.10.X |

## Symptoms

- "Invalid Input - Cannot change Switch Pivot" error on SMB Appliances when trying to change a switch port.  

![](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/SolutionsStatics/NEW_SK_NOID1488362553635/Untitled221703010208.jpg)

## Cause

When the port is the pivot of a switch, the user cannot change its IP address.

## Solution

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