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Using Cisco IOS XE Software
This chapter provides information to prepare you to configure a SPA interface processor (SIP) or shared
port adapter (SPA) using the Cisco IOS XE software. It includes the following sections:
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Accessing the CLI Using a Router Console, page 1
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Using Keyboard Shortcuts, page 6
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Using the History Buffer to Recall Commands, page 7
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Understanding Command Modes, page 7
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Using the no and default Forms of Commands, page 12
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Saving Configuration Changes, page 12
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Filtering the Output of the show and more Commands, page 12
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Finding Support Information for Platforms and Cisco Software Images, page 13
Accessing the CLI Using a Router Console
The following sections describe how to access the command-line interface (CLI) using a directly-connected
console or by using Telnet to obtain a remote console:
For more detailed information about configuring and accessing a router through various services, refer to the
Cisco IOS Terminal Services Configuration Guide
and
Cisco IOS Terminal Services Command Reference
publications.
Accessing the CLI Using a Directly-Connected Console
This section describes how to connect to the console port on the router and use the console interface to access
the CLI.
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