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5.1.3 SCS System Architecture
The SCS software design uses both RAM (volatile) and Compact Flash (non-vola-
tile) memory. Any system changes are maintained in RAM until they are written to the
Compact Flash memory. A read-only memory system is used since Compact Flash
memory devices have a limited number of read-write cycles.
After making administrative changes to the system, the root user must run the
save command to write the changes to the non-volatile memory. If the data changes
are not saved, the parameter changes will be lost in the event of a power failure.
5.2 Initial Sysadmin Access
When the SCS is first powered up, you may want it to be configured to operate
with your network. You will use ssh to access the SCS.
The SCS product uses familiar Linux commands to administer the system. This
manual will list those Linux commands that are important for the SCS sysadmin to
know; other Linux / UNIX commands are discussed in a myriad of Linux reference
and training manuals.
5.2.1 Connect using a Terminal
Connect the SCS’s Console port to your terminal, or to a computer using a terminal
emulation program. When you successfully connect with the SCS, your terminal will
show the header and login prompt:
Figure 5.1 SCS login display (default)
Later, after you change your SCS’s Hostname, your new hostname information will
be shown in your login line (in place of scs.localdomain, above).
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scs.localdomain login: