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Configuration Using the Command Line Interface
(CLI)
Overview
The ES8509-XT provides in-band and out-band configuration methods:
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Out-band management means that you configure the ES8509-XT using the RS-232 console cable and the
Command Line Interface (CLI) to access the ES8509-XT without attaching an admin PC to the network.
You can use out-band management if you lose the network connection to the ES8509-XT.
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In-band management means that you connect remotely using the ES8509-XT IP address through the
network. You can remotely connect with the ES8509-XT embedded Java applet web user interface or a
Telnet console and the CLI.
If you are planning on using in-band management, you need to program the ES8509-XT IP address to meet
your network requirements. The easiest way to configure the IP address is using a Windows system and
PortVision DX, which is discussed in
Configuring the Network Settings
If you want to use the web user interface for configuration, see
Configuration Using the Web User Interface
Use the following procedures to access the ES8509-XT using the CLI:
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This section contains information about the following groups of commands:
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