Alcatel Carrier Internetworking Solutions omniswitch User Manual
CLI Specifications
Using the CLI
page 5-2
OmniSwitch 6600 Family Switch Management Guide
March 2005
CLI Specifications
The following table lists specifications for the Command Line Interface.
CLI Overview
The CLI uses single-line text commands that are similar to other industry standard switch interfaces.
However, the Alcatel CLI is different from industry standard interfaces in that the Alcatel uses a single
level command hierarchy.
However, the Alcatel CLI is different from industry standard interfaces in that the Alcatel uses a single
level command hierarchy.
Unlike other switch interfaces, the Alcatel CLI has no concept of command modes. Other CLI’s require
you to step your way down a tree-type hierarchy to access commands. Once you enter a command mode,
you must step your way back to the top of the hierarchy before you can enter a command in a different
mode. The Alcatel switch will answer any CLI command at any time because there is no hierarchy.
you to step your way down a tree-type hierarchy to access commands. Once you enter a command mode,
you must step your way back to the top of the hierarchy before you can enter a command in a different
mode. The Alcatel switch will answer any CLI command at any time because there is no hierarchy.
Online Configuration
To configure parameters and view statistics you must connect the switch to a terminal, such as a PC or
UNIX workstation, using terminal emulation software. This connection can be made directly to the
switch’s serial port, through a modem, or over a network via Telnet. For information about connecting a
terminal to the switch, see the OmniSwitch 6600 Family Getting Started Guide.
UNIX workstation, using terminal emulation software. This connection can be made directly to the
switch’s serial port, through a modem, or over a network via Telnet. For information about connecting a
terminal to the switch, see the OmniSwitch 6600 Family Getting Started Guide.
Note. If you are using the OmniSwitch 6600 Family switch in a stacked configuration, you must be
connected to the console port of the primary switch. For detailed information on primary switch status,
refer to the “Managing Stacks” chapter of the OmniSwitch 6600 Family Hardware Users Guide.
connected to the console port of the primary switch. For detailed information on primary switch status,
refer to the “Managing Stacks” chapter of the OmniSwitch 6600 Family Hardware Users Guide.
Once you are logged in to the switch, you may configure the switch directly using CLI commands.
Commands executed in this manner normally take effect immediately. The majority of CLI commands are
independent, single-line commands and therefore can be entered in any order. However, some functions
may require you to configure specific network information before other commands can be entered. For
example, before you can assign a port to a VLAN, you must first create the VLAN. For information about
CLI command requirements, refer to the OmniSwitch CLI Reference Guide.
Commands executed in this manner normally take effect immediately. The majority of CLI commands are
independent, single-line commands and therefore can be entered in any order. However, some functions
may require you to configure specific network information before other commands can be entered. For
example, before you can assign a port to a VLAN, you must first create the VLAN. For information about
CLI command requirements, refer to the OmniSwitch CLI Reference Guide.
Configuration Methods
• Online configuration via real-time sessions using CLI commands.
• Offline configuration using text file holding CLI commands.
• Offline configuration using text file holding CLI commands.
Command Capture Feature
Snapshot feature captures switch configurations in a text file.
User Service Features
• Command Line Editing
• Command Prefix Recognition
• CLI Prompt Option
• Command Help
• Keyword Completion
• Command History (up to 30 commands)
• Command Logging (up to 100 commands; detailed information)
• Syntax Error Display
• Alias Command Option
• More Command
• Command Prefix Recognition
• CLI Prompt Option
• Command Help
• Keyword Completion
• Command History (up to 30 commands)
• Command Logging (up to 100 commands; detailed information)
• Syntax Error Display
• Alias Command Option
• More Command