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2400-A2-GB20-10 December 2002
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Using the Asynchronous
Terminal Interface
Overview
The asynchronous terminal interface is accessible using Telnet, an asynchronous
terminal, or a terminal emulation program running on a PC. You can use the
terminal interface to:
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Change the operational characteristics of the device by setting configuration
values
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Display system status
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Perform Diagnostics
Navigating Menu Options
Use the Tab or the arrow keys to move between each field. To execute a command
or access a submenu, press Enter.
Each submenu displays all or some of the following commands:
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MAIN MENU: Returns you to the main menu at any time.
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PREV MENU: Takes you back one level.
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APPLY: Applies all of the modifications you have made to the current switch
configuration. These modifications will not be stored in NVRAM and will be lost
the next time you reset or power off the switch.
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SAVE: Applies all of the modifications you have made to the current switch
configuration and will save the information onto the ATA drive. The
configuration will be saved even when the switch is reset or powered off. Do
not turn the switch off before the saving process is complete.