Intel 654655-001 manual Using the Console Manager, Entering commands

C H A P T E R 2 Configuring and Managing the Switch

Using the Console Manager

The Console Manager provides an out-of-band (not on the network) connection to the switch. Use the Console Manager to

•assign an IP configuration to the switch.

•configure the ports.

•monitor network performance.

•create VLANs.

Entering commands

To enter commands, type the command name followed by any parameters and press E. For example, typing sys-statE at the command prompt displays basic system status information.

Items in angle brackets represent values. For example, <IPaddress> represents an IP address in dotted decimal notation (such as 123.1.1.7).

Items in { } and separated by represent alternatives for an argument. For example,

get-comm {readwrite*}

means you can type one of the following

get-comm read get-comm write

get-comm *

If you enter a command incorrectly, a message indicates the type of error that occurred. For example, typing a nonexistent command gives the following message:

SYS_console> pin

command <pin> not found

If the command exists but the number of parameters is incorrect, the following message is displayed:

SYS_console> ping too few arguments

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