Introduction; Audience And Scope; Definitions; Content - Cabletron Systems SmartCell 6A000 Reference Manual

1 INTRODUCTION

This reference manual describes the console commands for the SmartCell 6A000 and SmartCell ZX-250 ATM
switches. The two switches share a common console interface and are referred to in this manual as the SmartCell
6A000/ZX-250.

Audience and Scope

The manual is intended for network administrators and others responsible for maintaining the SmartCell
6A000/ZX-250. You do not need to read the manual from start to finish. You can use it to study the console commands
you use.

Definitions

The manual is organized alphabetically by switch attribute.
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The definition of a switch attribute is a function that manipulates the switch in a specific way. For
example, buselan.
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The definition of an operator is the active verb that makes the switch attribute perform a specific
task. For example, show.
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The definition of a command is the combination of an operator plus a switch attribute. For example,
show buselan.

Content

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Chapter 2, "SmartCell 6A000/ZX-250 Commands," gives definitions, descriptions, and examples of
all available commands on the SmartCell 6A000 and SmartCell ZX-250 switches.
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Chapter 3, "Boot Load Commands" gives definitions, descriptions, and examples of the low-level
boot load commands.
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Appendix A, "Acronyms," spells out the ATM acronyms used in this manual as well as those found
in the SmartCell 6A000 User Guide, SmartCell ZX-250 User Guide, and SmartCell ZX
Administrator Installation Guide.
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Appendix B, "Event/Alarm Messages," describes the format of event and alarm messages that are
recorded to circular buffers and can be displayed on the console.
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Appendix C, "Technical Support," gives instructions for contacting Cabletron by telephone, fax,
electronic mail, and the World Wide Web.
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