User`s manual

152 Asanté IntraCore 36000 Series

Chapter 15: Configuration Guide

This chapter provides information about each of the features and an overview of the CLI commands needed

to configure, manage and maintain the switch. For more complete information about the commands refer to

Chapter 16: Command Reference.

15.1 Line Commands

You can access the onboard configuration program by attaching a VT100 compatible device to the server’s

serial port. These commands are used to set communication parameters for the serial port or Telnet (For

example, a virtual terminal).

Command Function Mode

line Identifies a specific line for configuration and starts the line configuration

mode.

password Specifies a password on a line. LC

exec-timeout Sets the interval that the command interpreter waits until input is detected. LC

password-thresh Sets the password intrusion threshold, which limits the number of failed logon

attempts.

silent-time Sets the amount of time the management console is inaccessible after the

number of unsuccessful logon attempts exceeds the threshold set by the

password-thresh command. This command only applies to the serial port.

databits Sets the number of data bits per character that are interpreted and generated

by hardware. This command only applies to the serial port.

parity Defines the generation of a parity bit. This command only applies to the serial

port.

speed Sets the terminal baud rate. This command only applies to the serial port. LC

stopbits Sets the number of the stop bits transmitted per byte. This command only

applies to the serial port.

disconnect Terminates a line connection. PE

show line Displays a terminal line's parameters. NE, PE

15.2 General Commands

The following table lists the general commands and describes the functions and command modes of each

command.

Command Function Mode

enable Activates privileged mode NE