
Connecting to the Switch Platform
Rev 1.0
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Connecting to the Switch Platform
3.1
Starting an SSH Connection to the Switch (CLI)
Step 1.
Set up an Ethernet connection between the switch and a local network machine (“the remote
machine” henceforth) using a standard RJ-45 connector.
Step 2.
Connect to the remote machine (
rem_mach1
is used as an example).
Step 3.
Start a remote shell to the switch using the following command using
<switch_IP_address> is the IP address of the switch.
Step 4.
You can enter any supported command now.
3.2
Resetting the Switch
On the connector side panel under the system LEDs is a reset button. This reset button requires a
tool to be pressed.
rem_mach1 > ssh -l <username> <switch ip address>
Mellanox MLNX-OS Switch Management
Password:
Last login: Thu Apr 28 11:24:13 2011 from 192.168.10.1
Mellanox Switch
sx-43 [standalone: master] >
DO NOT use a sharp pointed object such as needle or push pin for pressing the Reset
button. Sharp objects can cause damage, use a flat object to press this reset button.