Users Guide

Configuring CMC to Use Command Line Consoles

This section provides information about the CMC command line console (or serial/Telnet/Secure Shell console) features,

and explains how to set up the system so that you can perform systems management actions through the console. For

information on using the RACADM commands in CMC through the command line console, see

RACADM Command Line

Reference Guide for iDRAC7 and CMC

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Logging In to CMC Using Serial, Telnet, or SSH Console

CMC Command Line Console Features

The CMC supports the following serial, Telnet, and SSH console features:

• One serial client connection and up to four simultaneous Telnet client connections.

• Up to four simultaneous Secure Shell (SSH) client connections.

• RACADM command support.

• Built-in connect command connecting to the serial console of servers and I/O modules; also available as

racadm connect.

• Command Line editing and history.

• Session timeout control on all console interfaces.

CMC Command Line Commands

When you connect to the CMC command line, you can enter these commands:

Table 26. : CMC Command Line Commands

Command Description

racadm

RACADM commands begin with the keyword racadmand

are followed by a subcommand. For more information, see

RACADM Command Line Reference Guide for iDRAC7 and

CMC

connect

Connects to the serial console of a server or I/O module.

For more information, see Connecting to Servers or I/O

Modules Using Connect Command .

NOTE: You can also use the racadm connect

command.

exit, logout, and quit All the commands perform the same action. They end the

current session and return to a login prompt.

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