SMC Networks 7724M/VSW - annexe 1, Manual

Page: 127 / 387

CLI Management Guide
TigerAccess™ EE
126 SMC7824M/VSW
6.3 System Management
When there is any problem in the system, you must find what the problem is and its solu-
tion. Therefore you should not only be aware of a status of the system but also verify if
the system is correctly configured.
This section describes the following functions with CLI command:
•
Network Connection
•
IP ICMP Source Routing
• Tracing Packet Route
•
Displaying User Connecting to System
•
MAC Table
• Running Time of System
•
System Information
•
System Memory Information
• Running Process
•
Displaying System Image
•
Displaying Installed OS
• Default OS
•
Switch Status
•
Tech Support Information
• System Boot Information
6.3.1 Network Connection
To verify if your system is correctly connected to the network, use the ping command. For
IP network, this command transmits a message to internet control message protocol
(ICMP). ICMP is an internet protocol that notifies fault situation and provides information
on the location where IP packet is received. When the ICMP echo message is received at
the location, its replying message is returned to the place where it came from.
To perform a ping test to verify network status, use the following command.
Command Mode Description
ping [ A.B.C.D ] Enable Performs a ping test to verify network status.
The followings are the available options to perform the ping command.
Items Description
Protocol [ip] Supports ping test. The default is IP.
Target IP address
Sends ICMP echo message by inputting IP address or host name of
destination in order to verify network status.
Repeat count [5] Sends ICMP echo message as many as count. The default is 5.
Datagram size [100] Ping packet size. The default is 100 bytes.
Tab. 6.2 Options for Ping