Command Reference Guide

Command Reference Guide CLI Introduction

REFERENCE GUIDE INTRODUCTION

This manual provides information about the commands that are available with all of the ProCurve Secure

routers.

If you are new to the Operating System’s Command Line Interface (CLI), take a few moments to review

the information provided in the section which follows (CLI Introduction).

If you are already familiar with the CLI and you need information on a specific command or group of

commands, proceed to Command Descriptions on page 9 of this guide.

CLI INTRODUCTION

This portion of the Command Reference Guide is designed to introduce you to the basic concepts and

strategies associated with using the Operating System’s Command Line Interface (CLI).

Accessing the CLI from your PC

All products using the are initially accessed by connecting a VT100 terminal (or terminal emulator) to the

CONSOLE port located on the rear panel of the unit using a standard DB-9 (male) to DB-9 (female) serial

cable. Configure the VT100 terminal or terminal emulation software to the following settings:

• 9600 baud

• 8 data bits

• No parity

• 1 stop bit

• No flow control

Understanding Command Security Levels

The has two command security levels — Basic and Enable. Both levels support a specific set of

commands. For example, all interface configuration commands are accessible only through the Enable

security level. The following table contains a brief description of each level.

Note

For more details on connecting to your unit, refer to the Quick Configuration Guides and

Quick Start Guides located on the Secure Router OS Documentation CD provided with

your unit.

Level Access by... Prompt With this level you can...

Basic beginning an SROS session.

• display system information

• perform traceroute and ping

functions

• open a Telnet session