Reference Guide

Using the CLI 67
• Ethernet — Contains commands to manage port configuration. The interface ethernet
Global Configuration mode command is used to enter
the Interface Configuration mode to
configure an Ethernet type interface.
•
Port Channel — Contains commands to configure port-channels, for example, assigning
ports to a port-channel. Most of these commands are the same as the commands in the
Ethernet interface mode, and are used to manage the member ports as a single entity. The
interface port-channel Global Configuration mode command is used to enter the Port
Channel Interface Configuration mode.
•
SSH Public Key-chain — Contains commands to manually specify other device SSH public
keys. The
crypto key pubkey-chain ssh Global Configuration mode command is used to enter
the SSH Public Key-chain Configuration mode.
• QoS — Contains commands related to service definitions. The qos Global Configuration
mode command is used to enter the QoS services configuration mode.
• MAC Access-List— Configures conditions required to allow traffic based on MAC
addresses. The mac access-list Global Configuration mode command is used to enter the
MAC access-list configuration mode..
Starting the CLI
The device can be managed over a direct connection to the device console port or via a Telnet
connection. The device is managed by entering command keywords and parameters at the
prompt. Using the device command-line interface (CLI) is very similar to entering commands
on a UNIX system.
If access is via a Telnet connection, ensure that the device has a defined IP address,
corresponding management access is granted, and the workstation used to access the device is
connected to the device prior to using CLI commands.
NOTE: The following steps are for use on the console line only.
To start using the CLI, perform the following steps:
1
Connect the DB9 null-modem or cross over cable to the RS-232 serial port of the device to
the RS-232 serial port of the terminal or computer running the terminal emulation
application.
NOTE: The default data rate, for Carrier, is 115,200 (Console port on unit shows a default data rate of
9600).
a
Set the data format to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity.
b Set Flow Control to none .
c Under Properties , select VT100 for Emulation mode.
d Select Terminal keys for Function, Arrow, and Ctrl keys . Ensure that the setting is for
Terminal keys (not Windows keys ).