HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Operating manual

HP ProLiant BL p-Class
GbE2 Interconnect Switch Command
Reference Guide
August 2003 (First Edition)
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Contents
About This Guide
Technician Notes........................................................................................................................................ vii
Where to Go for Additional Help.............................................................................................................. viii
Telephone Numbers............................................................................................................................ viii
Chapter 1
The Command Line Interface
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Additional References ............................................................................................................................... 1-2
Connecting to the GbE2 Interconnect Switch ........................................................................................... 1-2
Establishing a Console Connection .................................................................................................... 1-2
Setting an IP Address.......................................................................................................................... 1-3
Establishing a Telnet Connection ....................................................................................................... 1-3
Establishing an SSH Connection ........................................................................................................ 1-4
Accessing the GbE2 Interconnect Switch ................................................................................................. 1-5
Idle Timeout .............................................................................................................................................. 1-7
Typographical Conventions....................................................................................................................... 1-7
Chapter 2
Menu Basics
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 2-1
The Main Menu ......................................................................................................................................... 2-1
Menu Summary ......................................................................................................................................... 2-2
Global Commands..................................................................................................................................... 2-3
Command Line History and Editing.......................................................................................................... 2-5
Command Line Interface Shortcuts........................................................................................................... 2-6
Command Stacking............................................................................................................................. 2-6
Command Abbreviation...................................................................................................................... 2-6
Tab Completion .................................................................................................................................. 2-6
Chapter 3
First-Time Configuration
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 3-1
Using the Setup Utility .............................................................................................................................. 3-1
Information Needed For Setup............................................................................................................ 3-1
Starting Setup When You Log In........................................................................................................ 3-2
Stopping and Restarting Setup Manually ........................................................................................... 3-3
Setup Part 1: Basic System Configuration.......................................................................................... 3-3
Setup Part 2: Port Configuration......................................................................................................... 3-5
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Setup Part 3: VLANs...........................................................................................................................3-6
Setup Part 4: Internet Protocol Configuration .....................................................................................3-8
Setup Part 5: Final Steps ...................................................................................................................3-10
Optional Setup for Simple Network Management Protocol Support ................................................3-10
Setting Passwords ....................................................................................................................................3-11
Changing the Default Administrator Password.................................................................................3-11
Changing the Default User Password................................................................................................3-13
Changing the Default Operator Password .........................................................................................3-14
Chapter 4
The Information Menu
Introduction................................................................................................................................................4-1
Information Menu ......................................................................................................................................4-1
ARP Information........................................................................................................................................4-5
Show All ARP Entry Information .......................................................................................................4-6
ARP Address List Information............................................................................................................4-6
FDB Information Menu .............................................................................................................................4-7
Show All FDB Information.................................................................................................................4-8
System Information....................................................................................................................................4-9
Show Last 30 Syslog Messages ...............................................................................................................4-10
Link Status Information ...........................................................................................................................4-11
Spanning Tree Information ......................................................................................................................4-12
VLAN Information ..................................................................................................................................4-14
Port Information.......................................................................................................................................4-15
IP Information..........................................................................................................................................4-16
Trunk Group Information ........................................................................................................................4-16
Clear Syslog Messages ............................................................................................................................4-16
Information Dump ...................................................................................................................................4-17
Chapter 5
The Statistics Menu
Introduction................................................................................................................................................5-1
Statistics Menu...........................................................................................................................................5-1
Port Statistics Menu ...................................................................................................................................5-2
Bridging Statistics ...............................................................................................................................5-3
Ethernet Statistics ................................................................................................................................5-5
Interface Statistics ...............................................................................................................................5-9
Link Statistics ....................................................................................................................................5-11
Management Processor Statistics.............................................................................................................5-11
MP Packet Statistics ..........................................................................................................................5-12
TCP Statistics ....................................................................................................................................5-13
UCB Statistics ...................................................................................................................................5-13
MP-specific SFD Statistics................................................................................................................5-14
CPU Statistics....................................................................................................................................5-14
Interface Statistics .............................................................................................................................5-15
IP Statistics ........................................................................................................................................5-17
ICMP Statistics..................................................................................................................................5-18
TCP Statistics ....................................................................................................................................5-20
UDP Statistics....................................................................................................................................5-21
SNMP Statistics.................................................................................................................................5-22
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FDB Statistics ................................................................................................................................... 5-25
ARP statistics.................................................................................................................................... 5-25
DNS Statistics ................................................................................................................................... 5-26
Statistics Dump ................................................................................................................................. 5-26
Chapter 6
The Configuration Menu
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 6-1
Configuration Menu .................................................................................................................................. 6-1
Viewing, Applying, Reverting, and Saving Changes................................................................................6-2
Viewing Pending Changes ........................................................................................................................ 6-2
Applying Pending Changes ....................................................................................................................... 6-3
Reverting Changes .................................................................................................................................... 6-3
Saving the Configuration........................................................................................................................... 6-3
System Configuration................................................................................................................................ 6-4
System Host Log Configuration ......................................................................................................... 6-6
Secure Shell Server Configuration...................................................................................................... 6-7
RADIUS Server Configuration........................................................................................................... 6-9
NTP Server Configuration ................................................................................................................ 6-10
User Access Control Configuration .................................................................................................. 6-11
Port Configuration................................................................................................................................... 6-12
Port Link Configuration.................................................................................................................... 6-13
Temporarily Disabling a Port............................................................................................................ 6-14
IP Configuration ...................................................................................................................................... 6-14
IP Interface Configuration ................................................................................................................ 6-15
Default IP Gateway Configuration ................................................................................................... 6-16
Domain Name System Configuration............................................................................................... 6-17
VLAN Configuration........................................................................................................................ 6-18
Spanning Tree Configuration .................................................................................................................. 6-19
Bridge Spanning Tree Configuration................................................................................................ 6-20
Spanning Tree Port Configuration .................................................................................................... 6-21
SNMP Configuration............................................................................................................................... 6-22
Port Mirroring.......................................................................................................................................... 6-24
Port-Based Port Mirroring ................................................................................................................ 6-25
Trunk Configuration................................................................................................................................ 6-26
Setup........................................................................................................................................................ 6-27
Dump....................................................................................................................................................... 6-27
Saving the Active GbE2 Interconnect Switch Configuration.................................................................. 6-27
Restoring the Active GbE2 Interconnect Switch Configuration ............................................................. 6-28
Chapter 7
The Operations Menu
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 7-1
Operations Menu ....................................................................................................................................... 7-1
Operations-Level Port Options ........................................................................................................... 7-2
Chapter 8
The Boot Options Menu
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 8-1
Boot Menu................................................................................................................................................. 8-1
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Updating the GbE2 Interconnect Switch Software Image .........................................................................8-2
Downloading New Software to Your GbE2 Interconnect Switch.......................................................8-2
Selecting a Software Image to Run............................................................................................................8-3
Uploading a Software Image from Your GbE2 Interconnect Switch ........................................................8-4
Selecting a Configuration Block................................................................................................................8-5
Resetting the GbE2 Interconnect Switch ...................................................................................................8-5
Chapter 9
The Maintenance Menu
Introduction................................................................................................................................................9-1
Maintenance Menu.....................................................................................................................................9-1
System Maintenance Options ..............................................................................................................9-2
Forwarding Database Options .............................................................................................................9-3
Debugging Options..............................................................................................................................9-4
ARP Cache Options.............................................................................................................................9-5
Uuencode Flash Dump ........................................................................................................................9-6
TFTP System Dump Put......................................................................................................................9-6
Clearing Dump Information ................................................................................................................9-7
Panic Command ..................................................................................................................................9-7
Unscheduled System Dumps .....................................................................................................................9-8
Index
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About This Guide
This guide can be used for reference when configuring and maintaining the HP ProLiant
BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from electric shock and hazardous
energy levels, only authorized service technicians should attempt to repair this
equipment. Improper repairs can create conditions that are hazardous.
Technician Notes
WARNING: Only authorized technicians trained by HP should attempt to repair this
equipment. All troubleshooting and repair procedures are detailed to allow only
subassembly/module-level repair. Because of the complexity of the individual boards
and subassemblies, no one should attempt to make repairs at the component level or
to make modifications to any printed wiring board. Improper repairs can create a safety
hazard.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from electric shock and hazardous
energy levels, do not exceed the level of repairs specified in these procedures.
Because of the complexity of the individual boards and subassemblies, do not attempt
to make repairs at the component level or to make modifications to any printed wiring
board. Improper repairs can create conditions that are hazardous.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment:
• Disconnect power from the system by unplugging all power cords from the power
supplies.
• Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important
safety feature.
• Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily
accessible at all times.
CAUTION: To properly ventilate the system, you must provide at least 7.6 cm (3.0 in.) of
clearance at the front and back of the switch.
CAUTION: The computer is designed to be electrically grounded (earthed). To ensure proper
operation, plug the AC power cord into a properly grounded AC outlet only.
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NOTE: Any indications of component replacement or printed wiring board modifications may void any
warranty.
Where to Go for Additional Help
In addition to this guide, the following information sources are available:
• HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Application Guide
• HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch User Guide
• HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Browser-based Interface Reference
Guide
• HP ProLiant BL p-Class C-GbE2 Interconnect Kit Quick Setup Instructions
• HP ProLiant BL p-Class F-GbE2 Interconnect Kit Quick Setup Instructions
• Service training guides
• Service advisories and bulletins
• QuickFind information services
• Insight Manager software
Telephone Numbers
For the name of your nearest HP authorized reseller:
• In the United States, call 1-800-345-1518.
• In Canada, call 1-800-263-5868.
For HP technical support:
• In the United States and Canada, call 1-800-652-6672.
• Outside the United States and Canada, refer to
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The Command Line Interface
Introduction
Your HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch is ready to perform basic switching
functions right out of the box. Some of the more advanced features, however, require some
administrative configuration before they can be used effectively.
The extensive switching software included in your GbE2 Interconnect Switch provides a
variety of options for accessing and configuring the GbE2 Interconnect Switch:
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A built-in, text-based command line interface (CLI) and menu system for access via a
local terminal or remote Telnet/Secure Shell (SSH) session
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) support for access through network
management software such as HP OpenView and HP Insight Manager 7
A browser-based management interface for interactive network access through your Web
browser
The command line interface is the most direct method for collecting GbE2 Interconnect
Switch information and performing switch configuration. Using a basic terminal, you are
presented with a hierarchy of menus that enable you to view information and statistics about
the GbE2 Interconnect Switch, and to perform any necessary configuration.
This chapter explains how to access the CLI to the GbE2 Interconnect Switch.
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The Command Line Interface
Additional References
Additional information about installing and configuring the GbE2 Interconnect Switch is
available in the following guides, which are located on the ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2
Interconnect Switch Management Utilities and User Documentation CD:
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HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch User Guide
HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Application Guide
HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch Browser-based Interface Reference
Guide
Connecting to the GbE2 Interconnect Switch
You can access the command line interface in one of the following ways:
Using a console connection via the console port
Using a Telnet connection over the network
Using a Secure Shell (SSH) connection to securely log in over a network
Establishing a Console Connection
To establish a console connection with the GbE2 Interconnect Switch, you need:
A null modem cable with a female DB-9 connector (Refer to the HP ProLiant BL
p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch User Guide for more information.)
An ASCII terminal or a computer running terminal emulation software set to the
parameters shown in the table below
Table 1-1: Console Configuration Parameters
Parameter Value
Baud Rate 9600
Data Bits 8
Parity None
Stop Bits 1
Flow Control None
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To establish a console connection with the GbE2 Interconnect Switch:
1. Connect the terminal to the console port using the null modem cable.
2. Power on the terminal.
3. Press the Enter key a few times on your terminal to establish the connection.
4. You will be required to enter a password for access to the GbE2 Interconnect Switch.
(For more information, refer to the “Setting Passwords” section in Chapter 3.)
Setting an IP Address
To access the GbE2 Interconnect Switch via a Telnet or an SSH connection, you need to have
an Internet Protocol (IP) address set for the switch. The GbE2 Interconnect Switch can get its
IP address in one of two ways:
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Using a Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP) server—By default, the management interface is
set up to request its IP address from a BOOTP server. If you have a BOOTP server on
your network, add the Media Access Control (MAC) address of the GbE2 Interconnect
Switch to the BOOTP configuration file located on the BOOTP server. The MAC address
can be found on a small white label on the back panel of the GbE2 Interconnect Switch.
The MAC address can also be found in the System Information menu (Refer to the
“System Information” section in Chapter 4.) If you are using a DHCP server that also
does BOOTP, you do not have to configure the MAC address.
Configuring manually—If your network does not support BOOTP, you must configure
the management port with an IP address. For information on how to manually configure
the IP address, refer to the “Setup Part 1: Basic System Configuration” section in
Chapter 3.
Establishing a Telnet Connection
A Telnet connection offers the convenience of accessing the GbE2 Interconnect Switch from
any workstation connected to the network. Telnet provides the same options for user,
operator, and administrator access as those available through the console port. By default,
Telnet is enabled on the GbE2 Interconnect Switch. The GbE2 Interconnect Switch supports
four concurrent Telnet connections.
Once the IP parameters are configured, you can access the CLI using a Telnet connection. To
establish a Telnet connection with the GbE2 Interconnect Switch, run the Telnet program on
your workstation and enter the telnet command, followed by the GbE2 Interconnect Switch
IP address:
telnet <GbE2 Interconnect Switch IP address>
You will then be prompted to enter a password. The password entered determines the access
level: administrator, operator, or user. Refer to the “Accessing the GbE2 Interconnect
Switch” section later in this chapter for description of default passwords.
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Establishing an SSH Connection
Although a remote network administrator can manage the configuration of a GbE2
Interconnect Switch via Telnet, this method does not provide a secure connection. The Secure
Shell (SSH) protocol enables you to securely log into the GbE2 Interconnect Switch over the
network.
As a secure alternative to using Telnet to manage GbE2 Interconnect Switch configuration,
SSH ensures that all data sent over the network is encrypted and secure. In order to use SSH,
you must first configure it on the GbE2 Interconnect Switch. Refer to the “Secure Shell
Server Configuration” section in Chapter 6, for information on how to configure SSH.
The GbE2 Interconnect Switch can perform only one session of key/cipher generation at a
time. Therefore, an SSH/Secure Copy (SCP) client will not be able to log in if the GbE2
Interconnect Switch is performing key generation at that time or if another client has just
logged in before this client. Similarly, the system will fail to perform the key generation if an
SSH/SCP client is logging in at that time.
The supported SSH encryption and authentication methods are listed below.
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Server Host Authentication—Client RSA authenticates the GbE2 Interconnect Switch in
the beginning of every connection
Key Exchange—RSA
Encryption—3DES-CBC, Data Encryption Standard (DES)
User Authentication—Local password authentication; Remote Authentication Dial-in
User Service (RADIUS)
The following SSH clients are supported:
SSH 1.2.23 and SSH 1.2.27 for Linux (freeware)
SecureCRT® 3.0.2 and SecureCRT 3.0.3 (VanDyke Technologies, Inc.)
F-Secure® SSH 1.1 for Windows® (F-Secure Corporation)
OpenSSH_3.4 for Linux (RH 8.1)
PuTTY Release 0.51 (Simon Tatham) for Windows
NOTE: The GbE2 Interconnect Switch implementation of SSH is based on version 1.5, and supports
SSH clients from version 1.0 through version 1.5. SSH clients of other versions (especially Version 2)
are not supported.
By default, SSH service is enabled on the GbE2 Interconnect Switch. Once the IP parameters
are configured, you can access the command line interface using an SSH connection.
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To establish an SSH connection with the GbE2 Interconnect Switch, run the SSH program on
your workstation by issuing the ssh command, followed by the GbE2 Interconnect Switch IP
address:
>> # ssh <GbE2 Interconnect Switch IP address>
You will then be prompted to enter your password.
NOTE: The first time you run SSH from your workstation, a warning message may display. At the
prompt, enter yes to continue.
Accessing the GbE2 Interconnect Switch
To enable better switch management and user accountability, the GbE2 Interconnect Switch
provides different levels or classes of user access. Levels of access to the CLI and Web
management functions and screens increase as needed to perform various GbE2 Interconnect
Switch management tasks. The three levels of access are:
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User—User interaction with the GbE2 Interconnect Switch is completely passive;
nothing can be changed on the GbE2 Interconnect Switch. Users may display information
that has no security or privacy implications, such as GbE2 Interconnect Switch statistics
and current operational state information.
Operator—Operators can only effect temporary changes on the GbE2 Interconnect
Switch. These changes will be lost when the GbE2 Interconnect Switch is rebooted/reset.
Operators have access to the GbE2 Interconnect Switch management features used for
daily GbE2 Interconnect Switch operations. Because any changes an operator makes are
undone by a reset of the GbE2 Interconnect Switch, operators cannot severely impact
GbE2 Interconnect Switch operation.
Administrator—Only administrators can make permanent changes to the GbE2
Interconnect Switch configuration, changes that are persistent across a reboot/reset of the
GbE2 Interconnect Switch. Administrators can access GbE2 Interconnect Switch
functions to configure and troubleshoot problems on the switch. Because administrators
can also make temporary (operator-level) changes as well, they must be aware of the
interactions between temporary and permanent changes.
Access to GbE2 Interconnect Switch functions is controlled through the use of unique
usernames and passwords. Once you are connected to the GbE2 Interconnect Switch via the
local console, Telnet, or SSH, you are prompted to enter a password. The password entered
determines the access level. The default user names/password for each access level are listed
in the following table.
NOTE: It is recommended that you change default GbE2 Interconnect Switch passwords after initial
configuration and as regularly as required under your network security policies. For more information,
refer to the “Setting Passwords” section in Chapter 3.
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Table 1-2: User Access Levels
User Account Description and Tasks Performed Password
User The user has no direct responsibility for GbE2 Interconnect
Switch management. He or she can view all GbE2
Interconnect Switch status information and statistics, but
cannot make any configuration changes to the GbE2
Interconnect Switch.
user
Operator The operator manages all functions of the GbE2
Interconnect Switch. The operator can reset ports or the
entire GbE2 Interconnect Switch. By default, the operator
account is disabled and has no password.
Administrator The super user administrator has complete access to all
menus, information, and configuration commands on the
GbE2 Interconnect Switch, including the ability to change
both the user and administrator passwords.
admin
NOTE: With the exception of the “admin” user, setting the password to an empty value can disable
access to each user level. By default, user and admin are enabled.
Once you enter the administrator password and it is verified, the Main Menu of the CLI is
displayed with administrator privileges. Refer to Chapter 2 for a summary of the Main Menu
options.
[Main Menu]
info - Information Menu
stats - Statistics Menu
cfg - Configuration Menu
oper - Operations Command Menu
boot - Boot Options Menu
maint - Maintenance Menu
diff - Show pending config changes [global command]
apply - Apply pending config changes [global command]
save - Save updated config to FLASH [global command]
revert - Revert pending or applied changes [global command]
exit - Exit [global command, always available]
>> Main#
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Idle Timeout
By default, the GbE2 Interconnect Switch will disconnect your console, Telnet, or SSH
session after five minutes of inactivity. This function is controlled by the idle timeout
parameter, which can be set from 1 to 60 minutes. For information on changing this
parameter, refer to the “System Configuration” section in Chapter 6.
Typographical Conventions
The following table describes the typographic styles used in this guide:
Table 1-3: Typographic Conventions
Typeface or
Symbol
Meaning Example
AaBbCc123 This type depicts onscreen computer
output and prompts.
Main#
AaBbCc123 This type displays in command examples
and shows text that must be typed in
exactly as shown.
Main# sys
<AaBbCc123> This italicized type displays in command
examples as a parameter placeholder.
Replace the indicated text with the
appropriate real name or value when
using the command. Do not type the
brackets.
This also shows guide titles, special
terms, or words to be emphasized.
To establish a Telnet session,
enter:
host# telnet <IP address>
Read your User’s Guide
thoroughly.
[ ] Command items shown inside brackets
are optional and can be used or excluded
as the situation demands. Do not type the
brackets.
host# ls [-a]

2
Menu Basics
Introduction
The HP ProLiant BL p-Class GbE2 Interconnect Switch CLI is used for viewing switch
information and statistics. In addition, the administrator can use the CLI for performing all
levels of GbE2 Interconnect Switch configuration.
To make the CLI easy to use, the various commands have been logically grouped into a series
of menus and submenus. Each menu displays a list of commands and/or submenus that are
available, along with a summary of what each command will do. Below each menu is a
prompt where you can enter any command appropriate to the current menu.
This chapter describes the Main Menu commands, and provides a list of commands and
shortcuts that are commonly available from all the menus within the CLI.
The Main Menu
The Main Menu displays after a successful connection and login. The following table shows
the Main Menu for the administrator login. Some features are not available under the user
login.
[Main Menu]
info - Information Menu
stats - Statistics Menu
cfg - Configuration Menu
oper - Operations Command Menu
boot - Boot Options Menu
maint - Maintenance Menu
diff - Show pending config changes [global command]
apply - Apply pending config changes [global command]
save - Save updated config to FLASH [global command]
revert - Revert pending or applied changes [global command]
exit - Exit [global command, always available]
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Menu Summary
The Main Menu displays the following submenus:
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Information Menu
The Information Menu provides submenus for displaying information about the current
status of the GbE2 Interconnect Switch: from basic system settings to VLANs, and more.
This menu is available from an administrator, user, and operator login.
Statistics Menu
This menu provides submenus for displaying GbE2 Interconnect Switch performance
statistics. This menu is available from an administrator, user, and operator login.
Configuration Menu
This menu is available only from an administrator login. It includes submenus for
configuring every aspect of the GbE2 Interconnect Switch. Changes to configuration are
not active until explicitly applied. Changes can be saved to non-volatile memory
(NVRAM).
Operations Command Menu
Operations-level commands are used for making immediate and temporary changes to
GbE2 Interconnect Switch configuration. This menu is used for bringing ports
temporarily in and out of service. This menu is available only from an administrator and
operator login.
Boot Options Menu
The Boot Options Menu is available only from an administrator login. This menu is
used for upgrading GbE2 Interconnect Switch software, selecting configuration blocks,
and for resetting the GbE2 Interconnect Switch when necessary. This menu is also used
to set the GbE2 Interconnect Switch back to factory settings.
Maintenance Menu
This menu is used for debugging purposes, enabling you to generate a technical support
dump of the critical state information in the GbE2 Interconnect Switch, and to clear
entries in the Forwarding Database and the Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) and
routing tables. This menu is available only from an administrator and operator login.
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Menu Basics
Global Commands
Some basic commands are recognized throughout the menu hierarchy. These commands are
useful for obtaining online Help, navigating through menus, and for applying and saving
configuration changes.
For help on a specific command, type help. The following screen displays:
Global Commands: [can be issued from any menu]
help up print pwd
lines verbose exit quit
diff apply save revert
ping traceroute telnet history
pushd popd
The following are used to navigate the menu structure:
. Print current menu
.. Move up one menu level
/ Top menu if first, or command separator
! Execute command from history
The following table describes the global commands.
Table 2-1: Global Commands
Command Action
? command
or help
Provides usage information about a specific command on the current menu.
When used without the command parameter, a summary of the global
commands is displayed.
. or print Displays the current menu.
.. or up Moves up one level in the menu structure.
/ If placed at the beginning of a command, displays the Main Menu. Otherwise,
this is used to separate multiple commands placed on the same line.
lines Sets the number of lines (n) that display on the screen at one time. The
default is 24 lines. When used without a value, the current setting is displayed.
diff Shows any pending configuration changes that have not been applied.
diff flash displays all pending configuration changes that have been applied
but not saved to flash memory (NVRAM), as well as those that have not been
applied.
apply Applies pending configuration changes.
save Saves the active configuration to backup, and saves the current configuration
as active.
save n saves the current configuration as active, without saving the active
configuration to backup.
revert Removes changes that have been made, but not applied.
revert apply removes all changes that have not been saved.
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Table 2-1: Global Commands continued
Command Action
exit or quit Exits from the command line interface and logs out.
ping Verifies station-to-station connectivity across the network. The format is:
ping <host name> | <IP address> [ (number of tries)> [ msec delay ]]
• IP address is the hostname or IP address of the device.
• number of tries (optional) is the number of attempts (1-32).
• msec delay (optional) is the number of milliseconds between attempts.
traceroute Identifies the route used for station-to-station connectivity across the
network. The format is:
traceroute <host name> | <IP address> [<max-hops>
[ msec delay ]]
• IP address is the hostname or IP address of the target station.
• max-hops (optional) is the maximum distance to trace (1-16 devices)
• msec delay (optional) is the number of milliseconds to wait for the
response.
pwd Displays the command path used to reach the current menu.
verbose nSets the level of information displayed on the screen:
• 0= Quiet: Nothing displays except errors, not even prompts.
• 1= Normal: Prompts and requested output are shown, but no menus.
• 2= Verbose: Everything is shown. This is the default.
• When used without a value, the current setting is displayed.
telnet This command is used to Telnet out of the GbE2 Interconnect Switch. The
format is:
telnet <hostname> | <IP address> [ port ]
history Displays the history of the last ten commands.
pushd Remembers the current location in the directory of menu commands.
popd Returns to the last pushd location.
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Command Line History and Editing
Using the command line interface, you can retrieve and modify previously entered commands
with just a few keystrokes. The following options are available globally at the command line:
Table 2-2: Command Line History and Editing Options
Option Description
history Displays a numbered list of the last ten previously entered commands.
!! Repeats the last entered command.
!nRepeats the nth command shown on the history list.
<Ctrl-p> or
Up arrow key
Recalls the previous command from the history list. This can be used multiple
times to work backward through the last ten commands. The recalled
command can be entered as is, or edited using the options below.
<Ctrl-n> or
Down arrow key
Recalls the next command from the history list. This can be used multiple
times to work forward through the last ten commands. The recalled command
can be entered as is, or edited using the options below.
<Ctrl-a> Moves the cursor to the beginning of the command line.
<Ctrl-e> Moves cursor to the end of the command line.
<Ctrl-b> or
Left arrow key
Moves the cursor back one position to the left.
<Ctrl-f> or
Right arrow key
Moves the cursor forward one position to the right.
<Backspace> or
Delete key
Erases one character to the left of the cursor position.
<Ctrl-d> Deletes one character at the cursor position.
<Ctrl-k> Erases all characters from the cursor position to the end of the command line.
<Ctrl-l> Redisplays the current line.
<Ctrl-u> Clears the entire line.
Other keys Inserts new characters at the cursor position.
. Prints the current level menu list.
.. Moves to the previous directory level.
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