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4600 Hardware Installation
For a complete list of the Cisco Firepower series documentation and where to find it, see the
roadmap.
Access the CLI or the Linux Shell on the FMC
Accessing the FMC CLI or the Linux shell requires a different sequence of steps depending on what Firepower
version the FMC is running.
Caution We strongly recommend that you do not use the Linux shell unless directed by Cisco TAC or explicit
instructions in the user documentation.
Before you begin
Establish a direct physical connection with the FMC using the serial port, a keyboard and monitor, or establish
an SSH session with the FMC's management interface.
Procedure
Step 1
Log into the FMC using the credentials for the CLI admin user.
Step 2 Determine your next action depending on the Firepower version in use:
• If your FMC is running Firepower Version 6.3 or 6.4 and the FMC CLI is not enabled, this gives you
• If your FMC is running Firepower Version 6.3 or 6.4 and the FMC CLI is enabled, this gives you access
• If your FMC is running Firepower Version 6.5+, this gives you access to the FMC CLI. To access the
Step 3 To access the Linux shell from the FMC CLI, enter the expert command.
Shutdown or Restart the FMC
Use the web interface to initiate an orderly FMC shut down or restart.
You can also shut down the FMC using the system shutdown command from the FMC CLI.
Tip For virtual devices, refer to the documentation for your virtual platform. For VMware in particular, custom
power options are part of VMware Tools.
Guide.
direct access to the Linux shell.
to the FMC CLI. To access the Linux shell, continue with Step 3.
Linux shell, continue with Step 3.
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