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Chapter 5
CLI Commands
Overview
The VM5404HA / VM5808HA can be configured and controlled via RS-232
or Telnet commands when connected to a host computer or other device, such
as a control system. This chapter provides information on how to connect to the
VM5404HA / VM5808HA via RS-232/Telnet and command syntax.
Connecting to the Matrix Switch via Telnet
To establish a Telnet session with the VM5404HA / VM5808HA, do the
following:
1. Connect a host computer or control system to a shared network with the
VM5404HA / VM5808HA.
2. Open a command-line interpreter program from your computer.
3. In the command-line interpreter, type the VM5404HA / VM5808HA’s IP
address in the following way:
telnet [IP address]:23
4. Press
Enter
. The login screen appears.
5. At the login prompt, type the login username and password for the
VM5404HA / VM5808HA.
6. When a session is established with the VM5404HA / VM5808HA, you
can control and configure the VM5404HA / VM5808HA via RS-232
commands. For more information on commands, see
Note:
If a user logs in using a username that is already in session, the newest
login takes effect and the previous session will be replaced.