1-2 CHAPTER 1: SUPERSTACK™ II SWITCH 2200 ADMINISTRATION OVERVIEW

Table 1-1 General System Commands

Task

Quick Command

For Details, See. . .

 

 

 

Run a script of commands to set up a system

script

page 2-13

 

 

Write a script of Console commands with the values you assign

 

 

so that you can quickly configure one or more systems. You can

 

 

run the same script on a number of systems to ensure

 

 

consistent setup.

 

 

Display the system configuration

system display

page 4-1

Display software and hardware revisions and certain warning messages.

Install software into flash memory

Update your system software. Software is initially installed at the factory.

system softwareUpdate

SuperStack™ II Switch

2200 Software Installation

and Release Notes

Display, set, enable, or disable a baseline for statistics

system baseline

page 5-2

Establish and use baselines for Ethernet, FDDI, and bridging statistics to evaluate recent activity in your system and on your network.

Configure timeout for remote sessions

system telnet

page 2-12

Configure the system to disconnect remote sessions after a specified time interval.

Control access to the Console

Set passwords for levels of access (read, write, administer) and prohibit remote access during your session by locking the Console.

system password

page 4-2

system consoleLock

page 3-20

 

Name the system

system name

page 4-3

Assign the system a unique name for management purposes. For example, you might name a system based on its location: Switch2200-Floor2.

Set the system date and time

system time

page 4-3

Ensure that messages are accurately logged. The internal clock is set at the factory; change it for your time zone.

Set screen height

Adjust the console screen height for your terminal.

system screenHeight

page 2-10

Enable the [Control] keys when working in the Console

system ctlKeys

page 2-11

 

Enable quick keys for the reboot (Ctrl+X) and abort (Ctrl+C) functions.

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3Com 2200 General System Commands Task Quick Command For Details, See, Adjust the console screen height for your terminal