Quick Reference Guide

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• 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 ip 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 Ryan, 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 ).
NOTICE: When using HyperTerminal with Microsoft® Windows 2000, ensure that Windows® 2000
Service Pack 2 or later is installed. With Windows 2000 Service Pack 2, the arrow keys function
properly in HyperTerminal’s VT100 emulation. Go to www.microsoft.com for information on Windows
2000 service packs.
For more information, see Dell™ PowerConnect™ 3500 Series User's Guide .