Cisco Cisco Expressway Maintenance Manual
Using the Command Line Interface (CLI)
The Expressway can be configured through a web interface or via a command line interface (CLI).
The CLI is available by default over SSH and through the serial port (on the appliance). These settings are controlled
on the
on the
To use the CLI:
1.
Start an SSH session.
2.
Enter the IP address or FQDN of the Expressway.
3.
Log in with a username of admin and your system password.
4.
You can now start using the CLI by typing the appropriate commands.
Command Types
Commands are divided into the following groups:
■
xStatus
: these commands return information about the current status of the system. Information such as
for a full
list of
xStatus
commands.
■
xConfiguration
: these commands allow you to add and edit single items of data such as IP address and zones.
xConfiguration
commands.
■
xCommand
for a full list of
xCommand
commands.
■
xHistory
: these commands provide historical information about calls.
■
xFeedback
: these commands provide information about events as they happen, such as calls.
Note that:
■
Typing an
xConfiguration
path into the CLI returns a list of values currently configured for that element (and
sub-elements where applicable).
■
Typing an
xConfiguration
path into the CLI followed by a ? returns information about the usage for that
element and sub-elements.
■
Typing an
xCommand
command into the CLI with or without a ? returns information about the usage of that
command.
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Cisco Expressway Administrator Guide
Introduction