Users Guide
Conguring 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 Chassis Management Controller for Dell PowerEdge M1000e RACADM
Command Line Reference Guide.
Topics:
• CMC Command Line Console Features
• Using Telnet Console With CMC
• Using SSH With CMC
• Enabling Front Panel to iKVM Connection
• Conguring Terminal Emulation Software
• Connecting to Servers or Input Output Modules Using Connect Command
Related links
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 32. : CMC Command Line Commands
Command Description
racadm
RACADM commands begin with the keyword racadm and are followed by a subcommand.
For more information, see Chassis Management Controller for Dell PowerEdge M1000e
RACADM Command Line Reference Guide.
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.
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