Using Python; Entering The Python Shell; Executing A Python Script; Exiting The Python Shell - HPE FlexFabric 5940 Series Configuration Manual

Using Python

Comware 7 provides a built-in Python interpreter that supports the following items:
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Python 2.7 commands.
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Python 2.7 standard API.
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Comware 7 extended API. For more information about the Comware 7 extended API, see
"Comware 7 extended Python
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Python scripts. You can use a Python script to configure the system.

Entering the Python shell

To use Python commands and APIs, you must enter the Python shell.
To enter the Python shell:
Task
Enter the Python shell from user view.

Executing a Python script

Execute a Python script in user view.
Task
Execute a Python script.

Exiting the Python shell

Execute this command in the Python shell.
Task
Exit the Python shell.

Python usage example

Network requirements
Use a Python script to perform the following tasks:
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Download configuration files main.cfg and backup.cfg to the device.
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Configure the files as the main and backup configuration files for the next startup.
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Command
python
Command
python filename
Command
exit()
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