User Guide

34 CLI Basics March 2005
Common CLI Commands
The following table lists some basic CLI commands that will
help you get acquainted with the CLI interface. Enter each
command exactly as shown. For complete descriptions of
these commands, refer to your CLI Reference Guide.
write memory Saves current configuration
changes to the /flash/working
directory’s boot.cfg file. For
more information, refer to
page 26.
show running-directory Displays the current running
directory. For more informa-
tion, refer to page 39.
vlan Creates a new VLAN.
show vlan Displays a list of VLANs
configured on the switch.
ip interface Configures an IP interface to
enable IP routing on a VLAN.
show chassis Displays basic configuration
and status information for the
switch chassis.
show module Displays basic information for
switches in a stacked configu-
ration.
show ni Displays basic hardware and
status information for a stand-
alone switch, or for all
switches installed in a stacked
configuration.
show cmm Displays basic hardware and
status information for a stand-
alone switch, or for the primary
or secondary switches installed
in a stacked configuration.
show system Displays basic information
about the switch.
show microcode Displays the version of
software currently installed on
the switch.
session timeout Modifies the amount of time
before Telnet and console
sessions time out.
who Displays all active login
sessions (e.g., Console, Telnet,
FTP, HTTP, Secure Shell,
Secure Shell FTP)
exit Ends the current Telnet or
console session.