HP BMD00022 manual Introduction, Additional references, Connecting to the switch

Command line interface

Introduction

The HP 10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch is ready to perform basic switching functions right out of the box. Some of the more advanced features, however, require some administrative configuration before they can be used effectively. This guide provides a command reference for the HP 10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch.

The extensive switching software included in the switch provides a variety of options for accessing and configuring the switch:

•Built-in, text-based command line interfaces (AOS CLI and ISCLI) for access via a local terminal or remote Telnet/Secure Shell (SSH) session

•Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) support for access through network management software such as HP Systems Insight Manager

•A browser-based management interface for interactive network access through the Web browser

The command line interface provides a direct method for collecting switch information and performing switch configuration. Using a basic terminal, you can view information and statistics about the switch, and perform any necessary configuration.

This chapter explains how to access the AOS CLI to the switch.

Additional references

Additional information about installing and configuring the switch is available in the following guides:

•HP 10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch User Guide

•HP 10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch BladeSystem ISCLI Reference

•HP 10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch Application Guide

•HP 10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch Browser-based Interface Reference

•HP 10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch Quick Setup Instructions

Connecting to the switch

You can access the command line interface in one of the following ways:

•Using a console connection via the console port

•Using a Telnet connection over the network

•Using a Secure Shell (SSH) connection to securely log in over a network

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