Using The Command-Line Interface - Compaq AlphaServer ES45 1B Owner's Manual

6.6

Using the Command-Line Interface

The remote management console supports setup commands and com-
mands for managing the system. For detailed descriptions of the RMC
commands, see Section 6.8.
Command Conventions
Observe the following conventions for entering RMC commands:
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Enter enough characters to distinguish the command.
NOTE: The reset and quit commands are exceptions. You must enter the
entire string for these commands to work.
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For commands consisting of two words, enter the entire first word and at
least one letter of the second word. For example, you can enter disable a
for disable alert.
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For commands that have parameters, you are prompted for the parameter.
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Use the Backspace key to erase input.
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If you enter a nonexistent command or a command that does not follow con-
ventions, the following message is displayed:
*** ERROR - unknown command ***
•
If you enter a string that exceeds 14 characters, the following message is
displayed:
*** ERROR - overflow ***
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Use the Backspace key to erase input.
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