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Using the Command Line Interface

Overview

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ACS 5000 advanced console server command line interface (CLI) may be used for

administration and maintenance of the ACS 5000 console server. CLI is comprised of a set of

keywords nested in a hierarchy format. CLI allows the console server administrator to perform the

same configuration tasks available through the web manager. In addition, it allows executing the

frequently performed configuration tasks saved in text files in batch mode or through shell scripts.

Understanding the CLI Utility

The CLI utility is built on a set of commands that are nested in a hierarchical format. Some

commands require parameters that are user-defined.

For example, network configuration tasks include network, hostsetting and hostname commands

nested in the following format.

cli> config network hostsettings hostname [parameter]

Commands used to configure or change a set of parameters:

cli> config security adduser username john password john12 admin yes

shell /bin/sh

Commands may also specify a function or an action to be performed. For example,

cli> config runconfig

cli> config savetoflash

Accessing the CLI

The CLI may be accessed in any of the following three methods:

• By local logins through the console port

Local console server “root” users may access the command line by logging in through the

console port using a terminal or a server running a terminal emulation program.

• By remote logins using SSH, PPP or a terminal emulation program

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