Cabletron Systems CSX1200, CSX1000 Accessing Dynamic Management, Viewing Operational Information

SYSTEM COMMANDS

Accessing Dynamic Management

autobaud

This command notifies the boot device to check the baud rate. It prepares the boot device to recognize an imminent change. At this time, you should be prepared to set or change the baud rate in your communications package.

update

This command notifies the boot device that you are attempting a new upgrade. It is preparing the SSB for download of software via the XMODEM.

recover

This command notifies the boot device that you are attempting a download of the Second Stage Boot software.

<CR>

Press Enter (Carriage Return) to skip the 10-second delay between the first and second stage boot.

For specific situations of command usage, refer to Upgrading System Software.

ACCESSING DYNAMIC MANAGEMENT

The Dynamic Management feature provides a “real-time” management mechanism that allows changes to system parameters without interrupting the current execution state of the system software. This feature consists of a series of console commands that allow you to display current system parameters, change many parameters dynamically, and write changes to disk files so that they remain permanent.

All dynamic management commands must be issued through a special mode of operation called Manage Mode. To enter Manage Mode, type the following command at the system prompt:

>manage

Once Manage Mode is entered, the prompt changes from “>” to “MANAGE>“.While operating in Manage Mode, Manage Mode commands are the only commands available. All other system commands are ignored until you enter the exit command to return to normal system command mode.

VIEWING OPERATIONAL INFORMATION

The following commands are used to view system operational information:

?

Displays a help screen outlining all of the commands that are available.

br stats

Displays the current system packet statistics. Refer to Bridge Statistics, for a list of available statistics and their definitions.

cls

Clears the administration screen.

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