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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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