IBM SG24-4817-00 manual Appendix a ATM Control Point Commands, Command Line Interface

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Appendix A. 8285 ATM Control Point Commands

This appendix describes the various functions and features that are supported by the 8285 Control Point.

A.1 Command Line Interface

To be able to configure and manage the 8285 and the ATM media modules installed in the expansion unit, the 8285 provides a command line interface that can be accessed via an ASCII terminal connected locally (or via a modem) to the RS-232 port on the front panel of the module.

The command line interface allows you to configure and display the status of the various components of the 8285 ATM switch system. Additionally it allows you to maintain the various software components of the 8285 by downloading new levels of microcode for these components. Finally, the command line interface provides you with the ability to collect traces and dumps of the various components in the event of problems that may occur in the ATM switching subsystem.

A.1.1 How to Access the Command Line Interface

To be able to access the command line interface, you need to connect an ASCII terminal (VT100 or compatible) to the RS-232 port on the 8285 base unit. This connection can be either a local connection or through a telecommunication line using a pair of modems. In the 8285 shipping group, you will find an attachment cable with adapters to be used for connecting the ASCII terminal to the RS-232 port. You must ensure that the ASCII terminal is configured according to the following factory default settings for the RS-232:

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9600 baud

8 data bits

No parity

1 stop bit

These settings can be changed once a terminal with the previous configuration is connected. The process of how to change these settings is discussed in A.1.5, ªHow to Change Terminal Settingsº on page174.

The command line interface has the following characteristics:

•The commands are not case-sensitive. The system interprets ABC (uppercase) the same as abc (lowercase).

•The 8285 command line accepts abbreviated command input, which enables you to enter a command by typing the minimum number of characters (that uniquely identifies the command) followed by the space bar. Pressing the space bar automatically fills the rest of the command.

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The system prompts you if you forget to enter a mandatory command.

To get help, simply type ? on the command line. Also, when entering a command you get the system to display the next available options by entering ?.

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