Cabletron Systems 6A000/ZX-250 User Manual

SmartCell 6A000/ZX-250 Reference Manual   1-1

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INTRODUCTION

This reference manual describes the console commands for the SmartCell 6A000 and SmartCell ZX-250 ATM 
switches. The two switches share a common console interface and are referred to in this manual as the SmartCell 
6A000/ZX-250.

Audience and Scope

The manual is intended for network administrators and others responsible for maintaining the SmartCell 
6A000/ZX-250. You do not need to read the manual from start to finish. You can use it to study the console commands 
you use.

Definitions

The manual is organized alphabetically by switch attribute.

The definition of a switch attribute is a function that manipulates the switch in a specific way. For 
example, buselan.

The definition of an operator is the active verb that makes the switch attribute perform a specific 
task. For example, show.

The definition of a command is the combination of an operator plus a switch attribute. For example, 
show buselan.

Content

Chapter 2, "SmartCell 6A000/ZX-250 Commands," gives definitions, descriptions, and examples of 
all available commands on the SmartCell 6A000 and SmartCell ZX-250 switches.

Chapter 3, “Boot Load Commands” gives definitions, descriptions, and examples of the low-level 
boot load commands. 

Appendix A, "Acronyms," spells out the ATM acronyms used in this manual as well as those found 
in the SmartCell 6A000 User Guide, SmartCell ZX-250 User Guide, and SmartCell ZX 
Administrator Installation Guide.

Appendix B, “Cause Codes,” describes the codes that appear in some console messages.

Appendix C, "Technical Support," gives instructions for contacting Cabletron by telephone, fax, 
electronic mail, and the World Wide Web.