Command Line Interface; Introduction; Additional References; Connecting To The Switch - HP 445860-B21 - 10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch Command Reference Manual

Command line interface

Introduction

The HP 10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch is ready to perform basic switching functions right out of the box. Some
of the more advanced features, however, require some administrative configuration before they can be
used effectively. This guide provides a command reference for the HP 10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch.
The extensive switching software included in the switch provides a variety of options for accessing and
configuring the switch:
Built-in, text-based command line interfaces (AOS CLI and ISCLI) for access via a local terminal or
remote Telnet/Secure Shell (SSH) session
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) support for access through network management
software such as HP Systems Insight Manager
A browser-based management interface for interactive network access through the Web browser
The command line interface provides a direct method for collecting switch information and performing
switch configuration. Using a basic terminal, you can view information and statistics about the switch,
and perform any necessary configuration.
This chapter explains how to access the AOS CLI to the switch.

Additional references

Additional information about installing and configuring the switch is available in the following guides,
which are available at http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation.
HP 10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch User Guide
HP 10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch BladeSystem ISCLI Reference
HP 10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch Application Guide
HP 10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch Browser-based Interface Reference
HP 10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch Quick Setup Instructions

Connecting to the switch

You can access the command line interface in one of the following ways:
Using a console connection via the console port
Using a Telnet connection over the network
Using a Secure Shell (SSH) connection to securely log in over a network
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