Restricted Commands
Getting Started
3-4
All keys used for entering and editing commands are listed in Table 3-1.
Note:
Line editing is disabled on hardcopy (printer) ports.
3.3 Restricted Commands
To prevent unauthorized users from changing server-wide characteristics, some commands require
privileged (superuser) status. To obtain privileged status, enter the privileged password. See Privileged
Password on page 3-8 for more information about passwords, including the default passwords.
3.4 Command Types
The following commands appear frequently throughout this manual. There are subtle differences between
each group of commands, as explained below.
3.4.1 Set and Define
Set
Makes an immediate but not permanent change. To make the change
permanent, use the Save command after configuration is complete.
Table 3-1: Command Line Editing Keys
Key
Purpose
Return
Executes the current command line
Delete
Deletes the character before the cursor
Ctrl-A
Toggles insert mode (insert or overstrike;
overstrike is the default).
Ctrl-D
Logs the port out
Ctrl-E
Moves the cursor to the end of the line
Ctrl-H or Backspace
Moves the cursor to the beginning of the line
Ctrl-R
Redisplays the current command
Ctrl-U
Deletes the entire current line
Ctrl-Z
Logs out of the server
Left Arrow
Moves the cursor left
Right Arrow
Moves the cursor right
Up Arrow or Ctrl-P
Recalls the previous command
Down Arrow or Ctrl-N
Recalls the next command
!text
Recalls the last command starting with text
!!
Recalls the last command
