Using Dell OpenManage Switch Administrator 69
NOTE: Ensure the client is loaded, before using the CLI.
Console Connection
1
Power on the device and wait until the startup is complete.
2
When the
Console>
prompt displays, type
enable
and press <Enter>.
3
Configure the device and enter the necessary commands to complete the required tasks.
4
When finished, exit the session with the
quit
or
exit
command.
NOTE: If a different user logs into the system in the Privilege EXEC command mode, the current user is
logged off and the new user is logged in.
Telnet Connection
Telnet is a terminal emulation TCP/IP protocol. ASCII terminals can be virtually connected to the
local device through a TCP/IP protocol network. Telnet is an alternative to a local login terminal
where a remote login is required.
The device supports up to four simultaneous Telnet sessions. All CLI commands can be used over
a telnet session.
To start a Telnet session:
1
Select
Start > Run
.
The
Run
window opens.
2
In the
Run
window, type
Telnet
<IP address
>
in the
Open
field.
3
Click
OK
to begin the Telnet session.