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BLADEOS 6.5.2 Application Guide
30 Chapter 1: Switch Administration BMD00220, October 2010
Note – IPv4 gateway 1 and 2, and IPv6 gateway 1, are used for in-band data networks. IPv4 and
IPv6 gateways 3 and 4 are reserved for out-of-band management ports (see “Using the Switch
Management Ports” on page 27).
Once you configure the IP address and you have an existing network connection, you can use the
Telnet program from an external management station to access and control the switch. Once the
default gateway is enabled, the management station and your switch do not need to be on the same
IP subnet.
The G8124 supports a menu-based command-line interface (CLI) as well as an industry standard
command-line interface (ISCLI) that you can use to configure and control the switch over the
network using the Telnet program. You can use the CLI or ISCLI to perform many basic network
management functions. In addition, you can configure the switch for management using an
SNMP-based network management system or a Web browser.
For more information, see the documents listed in “Additional References” on page 20.
Using Telnet
A Telnet connection offers the convenience of accessing the switch from a workstation connected to
the network. Telnet access provides the same options for user and administrator access as those
available through the console port.
By default, Telnet access is enabled. Use the following commands (available on the console only) to
disable or re-enable Telnet access:
Once the switch is configured with an IP address and gateway, you can use Telnet to access switch
administration from any workstation connected to the management network.
To establish a Telnet connection with the switch, run the Telnet program on your workstation and
issue the following Telnet command:
You will then be prompted to enter a password as explained “Switch Login Levels” on page 38.
RS G8124(config)# [no] access telnet enable
telnet <switch IPv4 or IPv6 address>