System information

2
Introduction
How to set system parameters ............................................................................................... 23
How to change the telnet session timeout ....................................................................... 23
How to name the switch ................................................................................................. 23
How to display a text banner at login ............................................................................. 24
How to set the time and date ................................................................................................. 25
How to show current settings ......................................................................................... 25
How to set the time and date ........................................................................................... 25
How to set the timezone ................................................................................................. 26
How to configure summer-time ...................................................................................... 26
How to add and remove users ............................................................................................... 28
Pre-encrypted passwords ................................................................................................ 29
How to undo settings ............................................................................................................. 30
How to use the no parameter .......................................................................................... 30
How to use the default parameter ................................................................................... 30
How to work with files .......................................................................................................... 31
How to list files ............................................................................................................... 31
How to display the contents of configuration and text files ........................................... 33
How to navigate through the file system ........................................................................ 33
How to copy files ............................................................................................................ 35
How to use the editor ...................................................................................................... 37
How to upgrade the firmware ................................................................................................ 38
Appendix: Commands available in each mode ..................................................................... 39
User Exec mode .............................................................................................................. 39
Privileged Exec mode ..................................................................................................... 40
Global Configuration mode ............................................................................................ 41
Related How To Notes
You also may find the following AlliedWare Plus How To Notes useful:
 How To Configure Basic Switching Functionality With The AlliedWare Plus
TM
Operating
System
 How To Configure EPSR (Ethernet Protection Switching Ring) to Protect a Ring from
Loops
Which products and software version does it apply to?
This How To Note applies to the following Allied Telesis switches, running AlliedWare Plus
OS software version 5.2.
1 or later:
 SwitchBlade x8100 switch and SwitchBlade x908 switch
 x510, x610, x600 and x900 series switches