User's Manual

Configuring CMC to Use Command Line Consoles 49

Configuring CMC to Use Command

Line Consoles

This section provides information about the CMC command line console (or

serial/Telnet/Secure Shell console) features, and explains how to set up your

system so you can perform systems management actions through the console.

For information on using the RACADM commands in CMC via the

command line console, see "Using the RACADM Command Line Interface"

on page 63.

Command Line Console Features on the CMC

The CMC supports the following serial, Telnet and SSH console features:

• One serial client connection and up to four simultaneous Telnet client

connections

• Up to four simultaneous Secure Shell (SSH) client connections

• RACADM command support

• Built-in

connect

command connecting to the serial console of servers and

I/O modules; also available as

racadm connect

• Command Line editing and history

• Session timeout control on all console interfaces

Using a Serial, Telnet, or SSH Console

The CMC serial, telnet, or SSH console enables you to turn on, turn off, or

reset the server and access server logs. When you connect to the CMC

command line, you can enter these commands: