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Configuring CMC to Use Command Line Consoles

This section provides information about the CMC command line console (or serial/Telnet/Secure Shell console) features, and explains how to set up the system so that you can perform systems management actions through the console. For information about using the RACADM commands in CMC through the command line console, see the Chassis Management Controller for PowerEdge VRTX RACADM Command Line Reference Guide.

CMC Command Line Console Features

The CMC supports the following serial, Telnet, and SSH console features:

One serial client connection and up to four simultaneous Telnet client connections.

Up to four simultaneous Secure Shell (SSH) client connections.

RACADM command support.

Built-in connect command connecting to the serial console of servers and I/O module; also available as racadm connect.

Command line editing and history.

Session timeout control on all console interfaces.

CMC Command Line Interface Commands

When you connect to the CMC command line, you can enter these commands:

Table 22. CMC Command Line Commands

Command

Description

 

 

racadm

RACADM commands begin with the keyword

 

racadm, and then followed by a subcommand. For

 

more information, see Chassis Management

 

Controller for PowerEdge VRTX RACADM

 

Command Line Reference Guide.

connect

Connects to the serial console of a server or I/O

 

module. For more information, see Connecting to

 

Servers or I/O Module Using Connect Command.

 

NOTE: You can also use the connect

 

RACADM command.

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