2ABOUT THE COMMAND LINE
INTERFACE
This chapter introduces you to the command line interface (CLI) and covers
the following topics:
■About the CLI (page 35)
■Accessing the CLI (page37)
■Command Modes (page40)

About the CLI

The Cuda 12000 management module runs the Linux operating system. The
CLI operates within this environment. The CLI is a textual command line
interface accessible through a local COM port or through remote Telnet or
secure shell (SSH).
The CLI operates within the command shell and offers a number of features
to facilitate ease-of-use and configuration, including:
■Context Sensitive Online Help — The CLI offers the following o nline
Help mechanisms:
■Individual Command Help — You can display help on most
commands by typing help followed by the command name. For
example:
cli:172.16.19.10:root# help bridge-group
bridge-group Creates a bridge group
<name/id of bridge group>
cli:172.16.19.10:root#
The command name is listed on the left with a description on the
right. Arguments are indented in standard syntax below the command
name.