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CHAPTER 1
ISCLI Basics
Your RackSwitch G8124 is ready to perform basic switching functions right out of the box. Some of
the more advanced features, however, require some administrative configuration before they can be
used effectively.
This guide describes the individual ISCLI commands available for the G8124.
The ISCLI provides a direct method for collecting switch information and performing switch
configuration. Using a basic terminal, the ISCLI allows you to view information and statistics about
the switch, and to perform any necessary configuration.
This chapter explains how to access the IS Command Line Interface (ISCLI) for the switch.
Accessing the ISCLI
The first time you start the G8124, it boots into BLADEOS CLI. To access the ISCLI, enter the
following command and reset the G8124:
To access the BLADEOS CLI, enter the following command from the ISCLI and reload the G8124:
The switch retains your CLI selection, even when you reset the configuration to factory defaults.
The CLI boot mode is not part of the configuration settings.
If you downgrade the switch software to an earlier release, it will boot into BLADEOS CLI.
However, the switch retains the CLI boot mode, and will restore your CLI choice.
Main# boot/mode iscli
Router(config)# boot cli-mode bladeos-cli