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Chapter 10 ● Establishing CLI connections
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Understanding the CLI connection process
This section explains the process for making a CLI connection.
1. Understanding CLI options
See Understanding CLI/serial connections
on page 132.
2. Establishing a CLI /serial link with the node
A serial link for CLI node management is created from the laptop to the node.
See Establishing the CLI/serial connection
on page 135.
3. Optionally establishing a CLI/telnet/craft Ethernet session with the node.
CLI/telnet/craft Ethernet is required when you need multiple simultaneous CLI sessions with the node.
a. Configuring IP on the craft Ethernet and laptop
on page 137
b. Establishing the CLI/telnet/Ethernet connection
on page 138
This procedure is complete.
Understanding CLI/serial connections
The command line interface (CLI) enables text-based, command-oriented management of the IP-RN 8000.
The CLI can be accessed in three ways:
• CLI/serial — Direct connection to the craft serial port on the BIO/SC, RM, and TFU module serial craft
ports
• CLI/telnet/craft Ethernet — A laptop’s Ethernet adapter is connected to the craft Ethernet port on the
BIO/SC module, IP is configured on the laptop on the craft Ethernet, and a telnet session provides CLI
access.
• CLI/telnet/backhaul — When the node is fully configured and functional backhaul links, you can telnet
to the node’s node IP address from anyplace on the IP network.
CLI/serial
CLI/serial is the simplest form of CLI connection. It is only available when you are local to the serial port.
This form of CLI connection is required during initial phases of commissioning. For example, you must use
CLI/serial to set the craft Ethernet IP address if you then want to use CLI/telnet/craft Ethernet. You can only
have a single CLI/serial connection to a node at a time when using CLI/serial. CLI/serial connection requires
a cable to link the serial craft port on the network element to a serial port (typically a COM port) on a laptop
or other device. Launch a terminal emulation program on the laptop (such as Hyperterminal) and configure
the communications settings appropriately (see Establishing the CLI/serial connection
on page 135).
CLI/serial on redundant systems
CLI/serial connection is made by connecting a laptop running terminal emulation software to the serial port
on the BIO/SC module. Redundant systems have two BIO/SC modules. In almost all cases, you should plug
the serial cable into the active BIO/SC module.
You can tell which BIO/SC module is active by examining the LEDs on the BIO/SC modules. See
Understanding the Base Input Output/System Controller module
on page 22.