BLADE OS™ ISCLI Reference HP GbE2c L2/L3 Ethernet Blade Switch Version 5.1 Advanced Functionality Software

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CHAPTER 1
ISCLI Basics
This guide describes the individual ISCLI commands available for the switch. The ISCLI provides
a direct method for collecting switch information and performing switch configuration. Using a
basic terminal, the ISCLI allows you to view information and statistics about the switch, and to
perform any necessary configuration.
This chapter describes the ISCLI Command Modes, and provides a list of commands and shortcuts
that typically are from all the command modes within the ISCLI.
Connecting to the Switch
You can access the command line interface in any one of the following ways:
 Using a console connection via the console port
 Using a Telnet connection over the network
 Using a Secure Shell (SSH) connection to securely log in over a network
Establishing a console connection
To establish a console connection with the switch, you need the following:
 A null modem cable with a female DB-9 connector (See the HP GbE2c L2/L3 Ethernet Blade
Switch User Guide for more information.)
 An ASCII terminal or a computer running terminal emulation software set to the parameters
shown in Table 2: