38 Console Port Access Commands
Console Port Access Commands
This section describes the commands you use to configure the console port. You
can use a serial cable to connect a management host directly to the console port
of the switch.
configure This command gives you access to the Global Config mode. From the Global
Config mode, you can configure a variety of system settings, including user
accounts. From the Global Config mode, you can enter other command modes,
including Line Config mode.
line This command gives you access to the Line Console mode, which allows you to
configure various Telnet settings and the console port, as well as to configure
console login/enable authentication.
The following shows an example of the CLI command.
(CN1610)(config)#line telnet
(CN1610)(config-telnet)#
Format
configure
Mode Privileged EXEC
Format
line {console | telnet | ssh}
Mode Global Config
Term Definition
console Console terminal line.
telnet Virtual terminal for remote console access (Telnet).
ssh Virtual terminal for secured remote console access
(SSH).