Cabletron Systems SmartSwitch 6500, Reference Manual

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SmartSwitch 6500 Reference Manual 1-1
1 INTRODUCTION
This reference manual describes the console commands for the SmartSwitch 6500.
Audience and Scope
The manual is intended for network administrators and others responsible for maintaining the SmartSwitch 6500.
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
2 p›F
Asmall group of attributes does not require operators and can function as
standalone commands. Those attributes are:
exit
,
history
,
passwd
,
reboot
and
shutdown
.
Content
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Chapter 2, "Console Commands," gives definitions, descriptions, and examples of all available
commands on the SmartSwitch 6500.
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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 SmartSwitch 6500 User 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.