Accessing The Command Line Interface - Cisco N5010P-N2K-BE Software Configuration Manual

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Using the Command-Line Interface
This chapter describes the command-line interface (CLI) and CLI command modes. It includes the
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Accessing the Command Line Interface

You can connect to the switch using a terminal plugged into the console port. See
page 3-3
You can also connect to the switch with Telnet or SSH. The switch supports up to eight simultaneous
Telnet and SSH connections. To connect with Telnet or SSH, you need to know the hostname or IP
address of the switch.
To make a Telnet connection to the switch, perform these steps:
Command
Step 1
telnet {hostname | ip_addr}
Step 2
Login: admin
Password: password
Step 3
switch# exit
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Accessing the Command Line Interface, page 2-1
Using the CLI, page 2-2
Using Commands, page 2-6
Using CLI Variables, page 2-9
Using Command Aliases, page 2-10
Defining Command Aliases, page 2-11
Command Scripts, page 2-11
for information on how to set console port parameters.
C H A P T E R
Purpose
Makes a Telnet connection from your host to the switch that you
want to access.
Initiates authentication.
If no password has been configured, press Return.
Note
Exits the session when finished.
Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switch CLI Software Configuration Guide
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Console Settings,
2-1