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Describes the X family Command Line Interface. This chapter details how to log in, issue commands, and use the CLI.

Overview

The Command Line Interface (CLI) is a standard embedded system command line interface that enables you to perform hardware configuration, software configuration, and monitoring activities.

Logging in to the CLI

Log in to the CLI using an SSH session. To log in, you must meet the following requirements:

•SSH is enabled on the X Family device

•You have access to an SSH client

•A valid username and password are configured. If you do not have a username and password, a user with super-user access must create a user login and password for you.

To Log in to the CLI

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

Start an SSH session using the IP address of the device.

Enter your user name at the Login prompt.

Enter your password at the Password prompt.

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