IBM TotalStorage L10, Cli Reference Manual

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2006 Model L10 Storage Switch
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4. If using the
tip
command on a UNIX workstation, do the following:
a. View the
/etc/remote
file and create an alias similar to Hardware but with the serial
port parameters above. (Suggested name: Switch)
b. Use the
tip
command to establish a connection through the created alias, for
example
tip switch
.
Logging in and out
The CLI does not require login if only viewing basic switch information. Anyone can
monitor basic switch information by pressing E
NTER
at the password prompt. A message
appears indicating that an invalid password was entered and a minimal CLI menu is
displayed. From this menu, you can view basic switch settings, including switch and port
information, zoning information, and load balancing information. However, for monitoring
most switch information or configuring any switch or port settings, you must log in to the
switch.
To log in to the CLI:
1. Type
li
and press E
NTER
. The password prompt appears.
2. Type the password at the prompt and press E
NTER
. (The default password is
‘password’.)
To log out of the CLI:
Type
lo
and press E
NTER
, or exit the terminal session.
Note: The CLI will automatically log users out after 30 minutes of inactivity.
If logged out of the switch due to inactivity or a command prompt does not appear, press
E
NTER
to get a command prompt and log in to the switch using the instructions below.
To log in to the CLI when already connected to the switch:
1. Type
li
and press E
NTER
.The password prompt appears.
2. Type the password at the prompt and press E
NTER
.
Menu navigation
The flexibility in the CLI menus and commands facilitates quick monitoring and
configuring. Users can jump several menus ahead or back, select options, and issue
commands from the command prompt.
Figure 1. CLI main menu (root)
root Menu:
1. config - Go to configuration sub-menu.
2. diag - Go to diagnostic sub-menu.
3. show - Go to show sub-menu.
4. fw - Go to firmware download sub-menu.
5. reset - Hardware Reset
6. ? - Help
OK
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