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Preface
The BLADEOS 6.3 Command Reference describes how to configure and use the BLADE OS 6.3
software with your Blade Network Technologies RackSwitch G8124. This guide lists each
command, together with the complete syntax and a functional description, from the IS Command
Line Interface (ISCLI).
For documentation on installing the switches physically, see the Installation Guide for your G8124.
For details about the configuration and operation of the G8124, see the BLADE OS 6.3 Application
Guide.
Who Should Use This Book
This book is intended for network installers and system administrators engaged in configuring and
maintaining a network. The administrator should be familiar with Ethernet concepts, IP addressing,
the IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree Protocol, and SNMP configuration parameters.
How This Book Is Organized
Chapter 1, “ISCLI Basics,” describes how to connect to the switch and access the information and
configuration commands. This chapter provides an overview of the command syntax, including
command modes, global commands, and shortcuts.
Chapter 2, “Information Commands,” shows how to view switch configuration parameters.
Chapter 3, “Statistics Commands,” shows how to view switch performance statistics.
Chapter 4, “Configuration Commands,” shows how to configure switch system parameters, ports,
VLANs, Spanning Tree Protocol, SNMP, Port Mirroring, IP Routing, Port Trunking, and more.
Chapter 5, “Operations Commands,” shows how to use commands which affect switch
performance immediately, but do not alter permanent switch configurations (such as temporarily
disabling ports). The commands describe how to activate or deactivate optional software features.