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Appendix A. 8285 ATM Control Point Commands
This appendix describes the various functions and features that are supported by
the 8285 Control Point.
A.1 Command Line Interface
To be able to configure and manage the 8285 and the ATM media modules
installed in the expansion unit, the 8285 provides a command line interface that
can be accessed via an ASCII terminal connected locally (or via a modem) to the
RS-232 port on the front panel of the module.
The command line interface allows you to configure and display the status of the
various components of the 8285 ATM switch system. Additionally it allows you to
maintain the various software components of the 8285 by downloading new
levels of microcode for these components. Finally, the command line interface
provides you with the ability to collect traces and dumps of the various
components in the event of problems that may occur in the ATM switching
subsystem.
A.1.1 How to Access the Command Line Interface
To be able to access the command line interface, you need to connect an ASCII
terminal (VT100 or compatible) to the RS-232 port on the 8285 base unit. This
connection can be either a local connection or through a telecommunication line
using a pair of modems. In the 8285 shipping group, you will find an attachment
cable with adapters to be used for connecting the ASCII terminal to the RS-232
port. You must ensure that the ASCII terminal is configured according to the
following factory default settings for the RS-232:
•
9600 baud
•
8 data bits
•
No parity
•
1 stop bit
These settings can be changed once a terminal with the previous configuration
is connected. The process of how to change these settings is discussed in A.1.5,
“How to Change Terminal Settings” on page 174.
The command line interface has the following characteristics:
•
The commands are not case-sensitive. The system interprets ABC
(uppercase) the same as abc (lowercase).
•
The 8285 command line accepts abbreviated command input, which enables
you to enter a command by typing the minimum number of characters (that
uniquely identifies the command) followed by the space bar. Pressing the
space bar automatically fills the rest of the command.
•
The system prompts you if you forget to enter a mandatory command.
•
To get help, simply type ? on the command line. Also, when entering a
command you get the system to display the next available options by
entering
?.
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