Reference Guide

Preface 37
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Starting the CLI
The switch can be managed over a connection to the switch console port
through the CMC, or via a Telnet connection. The switch is managed by
entering command keywords and parameters at the prompt. Using the switch
CLI commands is similar to entering commands on a UNIX system.
If access is via a Telnet connection, ensure the device has an IP address
defined, corresponding management access is granted, and the workstation
used to access the device is connected to the device prior to using CLI
commands.
Accessing the CLI from the Console Line
1 Start the device and wait until the startup procedure is complete. The
User Exec mode is entered, and the prompt console> is displayed.
2 Configure the device and enter the necessary commands to complete the
required tasks.
3 When finished, exit the session with the quit or exit command.
Accessing the CLI from Telnet
1 Enter telnet and the IP address of the device. A User Name prompt is
displayed.
2 Enter the User Name and Password. You are in the Privileged Exec mode.
3 Acquire the IP address of the OOB port by:
Through CLI
console(config-oob)#ip address dhcp
console(config-oob)#02-Oct-2006 05:05:13
%BOOTP_DHCP_CL-W-DHCPIPCANDIDATE: The device is
waiting for IP address verification on interface
oob, IP 10.5.225.41, mask 255.255.255.224, DHCP
server 10.5.224.25
02-Oct-2006 05:05:25 %BOOTP_DHCP_CL-I-
DHCPCONFIGURED: The device has been configured on
interface oob, IP 10.5.225.41, mask
255.255.255.224, DHCP server 10.5.224.25