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Table 5-1 summarizes each interface’s characteristics.
Table 5-1 Management interfaces
5.1.1 Command-line interface
The CLI is a robust interface that is widely used by many Cisco switch users. In this section,
we describe some basic commands, which will help you to perform the sample configurations
discussed in Chapter 7, “Cisco Systems IGESM configuration and network integration” on
page 99. We also demonstrate useful commands to verify or troubleshoot your configuration.
For an in-depth listing of each of the commands in the CLI and their function, refer to Cisco
Systems Intelligent Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module for the IBM Eserver BladeCenter
System Command Reference (which comes with your Cisco Systems Intelligent Gigabit
Ethernet Switch Module). This document is also available for download and is listed in the
online resources section at the end of this document.
Accessing the CLI
Two ways to access the CLI of the switch module are:
򐂰 Telnet
– Directly access from a Telnet client
– Launch a session from Management Module Web browser
– Launch a session from IBM Director
򐂰 SSH (only available in the enhanced cryptographic software image)
– Directly access from an SSH client
Figure 5-1 is an example of directly accessing the Cisco Switch Module from a Microsoft
Windows® 2000 Telnet client.
Figure 5-1 C:/WINNT/system32/cmd.exe - Telnet 192.168.70.128
Command-line interface (CLI) Cluster Management Suite (CMS)
Interface type Text-based Graphical
Advantage Detailed and controlled Intuitive and easier to start
Interface for access Telnet, SSH Web browser with Java plug-in
Port used Telnet: 23
SSH: 22
HTTP 80 (default)
Can be modified to 0 to 65535, but
well-known ports (1-1023) should be
excluded.
Allowed session number 16 (with Telnet), 5 (with SSH) N/A
Network topology viewer No Yes
Scriptable Yes No
Troubleshooting
information and debug
Rich Limited
User Access Verification
Username: USERID
Password:
CIGESM#2#