SROS Command Line Interface Reference Guide
REFERENCE GUIDE INTRODUCTION
This manual provides information about the commands that are available with all of the ProCurve Secure
routers.
If you are new to the SROS Command Line Interface (CLI), take a few moments to review the information
provided in the section which follows (CLI Introduction).
If you are already familiar with the CLI and you need information on a specific command or group of
commands, proceed to Command Descriptions on page 10 of this guide.
CLI INTRODUCTION
This portion of the Command Reference Guide is designed to introduce you to the basic concepts and
strategies associated with using the SROS Command Line Interface (CLI).
Accessing the CLI from your PC
All products using the SROS are initially accessed by connecting a VT100 terminal (or terminal emulator)
to the
port located on the front of the unit using a standard DB-9 (male) to DB-9 (female) serial
CONSOLE
cable. Configure the VT100 terminal or terminal emulation software to the following settings:
•
9600 baud
•
8 data bits
•
No parity
•
1 stop bit
•
No flow control
Note
For more details on connecting to your unit, refer to the Quick Configuration Guides and
Quick Start Guides located on the Secure Router OS Documentation CD provided with
your unit.
Understanding Command Security Levels
The SROS has two command security levels —
commands. For example, all interface configuration commands are accessible only through the Enable
security level. The following table contains a brief description of each level.
Level
Access by...
Basic
beginning an SROS session.
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Basic
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and
. Both levels support a specific set of
Enable
With this level you can...
•
display system information
•
perform traceroute and ping
functions
•
open a Telnet session
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