7 Command Line Interface Management
Your Intel® Blade Server Ethernet Switch Module IXM5414E supports a management interface that you can use to set up and control your device over the network using the TCP/IP Telnet protocol. You can use this facility to perform the same network management functions that you can perform using the Web Interface. You can also use the Telnet interface to configure the switch module for management using an
Important: Before you configure your IXM5414E switch module, be sure that the management modules in your SBCE unit are properly configured. In addition, to access and manage your switch module from an external environment, you might need to enable certain features, such as the external ports and external management over all ports. See the applicable Installation and User’s Guide publications on the Resource CD for more information.
Command Line Interface (CLI) conventions
The Command Line Interface (CLI) syntax, conventions and terminology are described in this section. Each CLI command referenced in this document is illustrated using the structure outlined below.
Format
Some commands, such as show inventory, do not require parameters. Other commands, such as config lag deleteport, have parameters for which you must supply a value. Parameters are positional — you must type the values in the correct order. Optional parameters will follow required parameters. For example:
config vlan mcaststorm
•config vlan mcaststorm is the command name.
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•[packets per second] is the optional value for the command.
config lag deleteport <logical port> <port/listofports/all>
•config lag deleteport is the command name.
•<logical port> <port/listofports/all> are the required values for the command. Please note that usually the actual value of the parameter as seen in the CLI, e.g.
Command name
The following conventions apply to the command name:
•The command name is displayed in this document in bold font and must be typed exactly as shown.
•Once you have entered enough letters of a command name to uniquely identify the command, hitting the space bar or Tab key will cause the system to complete the word.
