Cisco Prisma II, Installation Manual

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Using the CLI
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Using the CLI
CLI Overview
The command-line interface (CLI) to the ICIM supports monitoring and control of
the ICIM domain, which includes the ICIM itself, the host chassis, and all other
modules installed in the host chassis and other daisy-chained chassis.
The CLI is designed for use by craft operators as well as by remote monitoring
systems. To meet both needs, CLI accepts commands in either of two formats:
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A modal format allows craft operators to first select one of four command
modes, and then make use of mode-specific monitoring or control commands
and help screens.
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A non-modal format allows an operator or network management system to enter
all parameters for a particular control or monitoring command, including
command mode changes, on a single line.
CLI Command Modes
All CLI interactions occur in one of four command modes. Command modes affect
the scope of the commands entered as well as how they are interpreted.
Mode Description
CLI The default command mode at login, used for issuing CLI
commands to perform general control and monitoring tasks
Module Used to issue Module mode commands, which are directed to a
specific module or range of modules installed in the ICIM domain
ICIM Used to issue ICIM mode commands, which are directed to the
ICIM itself
Terminal Used to issue Terminal mode commands, which control the way
that information is displayed onscreen
The current command mode is indicated by the onscreen prompt, as follows:
Prompt Meaning
CLI> CLI command mode now in effect
*/* MODULE> Module command mode now in effect; no chassis or slot specified
(see below for details)
ICIM> ICIM command mode now in effect
TERMINAL> Terminal command mode now in effect