Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switch CLI Software Configuration Guide (OL-16597-01, July 2009)

User-Defined Persistent CLI Variables 25
Using Command Aliases 26
Defining Command Aliases 26
Command Scripts 26
Executing Commands Specified in a Script 26
Using CLI Variables in Scripts 27
Setting the Delay Time 28
Initial Switch Configuration 29
Configuring the Switch 29
Image Files on the Switch 29
Starting the Switch 29
Boot Sequence 30
Console Settings 31
Upgrading the Switch Software 31
Downgrading from a Higher Release 33
Initial Configuration 35
Configuration Prerequisites 35
Initial Setup 35
Preparing to Configure the Switch 35
Default Login 36
Configuring the Switch 36
Changing the Initial Configuration 40
Accessing the Switch 40
Additional Switch Configuration 40
Assigning a Switch Name 40
Configuring Date and Time 41
Configuring Time Zone 41
Adjusting for Daylight Saving Time or Summer Time 42
NTP Configuration 43
About NTP 43
NTP Configuration Guidelines 43
Configuring NTP 44
NTP CFS Distribution 45
Enabling NTP Distribution 45
Committing NTP Configuration Changes 45
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