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Chapter 2 Utilizing the Command Line Interface
Managing the XSR
without valid software in flash: and should not be reloaded or powered
down until a new image is downloaded. Also, the CLI session which initiated
the
copy command is blocked during a TFTP download, with a character
repeatedly shown on screen to indicate a file transfer in progress.
Software Image Commands
You can view the status of the software image including such information as
the current firmware image filename, software release version, timestamp, and
size by issuing the
show version command.
Use the
boot system command to actively change the default file name of the
software image.
For more command details, refer to the XSR CLI Reference Guide.
Displaying System Status and Statistics
The XSR’s numerous show commands, which are available in either
privileged EXEC or Global configuration mode, display a broad array of
system data such as:
 System name, port types and their status, CPU card revision, Flash
memory and DRAM size, NIM cards and type, contact and system
hardware data, image in Flash, system location, and other values.
 XSR statistics: buffer counters, packets and NIM card status.
To display available show commands, issue the
show ? command.
Some system data such as the product type and serial number, hardware
revision number of the motherboard, and Ethernet port MAC addresses is
stored in IDROM, a discrete area in Flash memory. You can view these
parameters by issuing the
show version command.
Refer to the XSR CLI Reference Guide for details about these commands.