IBM TotalStorage L10, Cli Reference Manual

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© Copyright IBM Corp. 2004
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Chapter 1. Introduction
This guide describes how to configure and manage an IBM TotalStorage Storage Switch
2006 Model L10 using the Command Line Interface (CLI). The CLI provides a
command-based interface that enables you to configure and display switch settings.
In addition to the CLI, the Web Manager interface provides an intuitive graphical user
interface that enables you to quickly check switch status or configure switch settings in a
visual environment. For information on how to use Web Manager interface, see the
User’s Guide
.
Getting started
The CLI enables you to monitor and change system and port configurations, configure
zoning, load balancing, trunking, and event reporting parameters, and download and
install firmware.
Connecting through a serial interface
Before using the CLI, ensure the switch’s Ethernet network parameter settings are
correct for the network configuration. The switch ships with the following default IP
settings:
• IP Address: 192.168.1.129
• Netmask: 255.255.255.0
• Gateway: 192.168.1.1
If these settings need to be adjusted to open the CLI, connect to the switch through the
serial interface using the instructions below.
Once the proper network configuration settings are entered, the switch can be managed
over a network interface using a terminal emulation program, such as HyperTerminal®.
The switch may also be accessed through the serial interface to manage the switch from
a local computer.
To connect through a serial interface:
1. Attach one end of the included RS-232 null modem cable to the computer’s DB-9
serial port, and attach the other end to the switch’s DB-9 serial port.
2. Open a terminal session through a serial terminal emulation program (such as
HyperTerminal®) with the appropriate serial port (for example, COM1) and the
following serial port parameters:
– Bits per second: 19200
– Data bits: 8
– Parity: None
– Stop bits: 1
– Flow control: None
3. If using HyperTerminal, press E
NTER
to receive a prompt.