About This Manual

This manual describes the IPX/IGX/BPX user-commands for System Software Release 8.5. These commands configure, monitor, and manage a network consisting of IPX, IGX, or BPX nodes. (For descriptions of the super user commands, refer to the manual titled Cisco StrataCom SuperUser Command Reference.) Each chapter pertains to a particular aspect of StrataCom network usage. For example, Chapter 4, "Setting Up Trunks" contains the commands that apply to setting up and configuring trunks in the network (except for trunks between an AXIS shelf and a BPX node). Some commands apply to more than one technology. The addcon command, for example, appears in many chapters. The locations of each single and multi-application command appear in Appendix A. contains an alphabetical listing of commands with chapter page numbers

This section discusses the objectives, audience, organization, and conventions of the Cisco StrataCom Command Reference publication.

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Objectives

This publication provides descriptions for using the Cisco StrataCom user commands in the command line interface.

Audience

The Cisco StrataCom command line interface lets you control the network from a level somewhat below that provided by StrataView Plus. Therefore, this document helps network designers and operators to set up, manage, and troubleshoot networks.

Organization

The chapters and appendix in this publication are as follows:

Preface, "About This Manual," describes this manual and the layout of the command definitions.
Chapter 1, "IPX, IGX, and BPX Fundamentals," provides fundamental information on how to communicate with a node.
Chapter 2, "Basic Commands," describes the commands that support your use of the command line interface (for example, how to clear the screen or add a user).
Chapter 3, "Setting Up Nodes," describes the commands that let you configure a node.
Chapter 4, "Setting Up Trunks," describes the commands that let you set up the network trunks, interface shelves, and topology.
Chapter 5, "Setting Up Lines," describes the commands that let you set lines to the service ports on the node.
Chapter 6, "Voice Connections," describes the commands that relate to voice connections.
Chapter 7, "Data Connections," describes the commands that relate to serial data connections.
Chapter 8, "Frame Relay Connections," describes the commands for frame relay connections.
Chapter 9, "ATM Connections," describes the commands that relate to ATM connections.
Chapter 10, "Optimizing Traffic Routing and Bandwidth," describes the commands that help fine- tune the use of network resources.
Chapter 11 "Synchronizing Network Clocks," describes the commands that let you select and monitor clocks for the network.
Chapter 12, "Managing Jobs," describes the commands for specifying and triggering a job.
Chapter 13, "Managing the Network," describes the commands that relate to site administration of the IPX/IGX/BPX network. Tasks include password and local time specification.
Chapter 14, "Troubleshooting Commands," describes the commands that let you check alarms or test various links in the network by using loopbacks.
Chapter 15, "Access Device Commands on a Node," describes the commands that make an access device recognized and configurable on a node. The chapter consists of command descriptions that are unique to access devices (such as the Cisco 3810) and descriptions of commands that are similar for other technologies.
Appendix A, "Command Listing," contains an alphabetical list of the command s in this manual with the chapter and page number of each.

Each chapter includes an introduction to the function of the commands and a list of the commands in that chapter. Chapters consist primarily of command descriptions. Command descriptions appear in alphabetical order. Several chapters include flow charts to illustrate how commands contribute to a larger task, such as bringing up a circuit line.

Each command description begins with the command name and a functional description. Summaries for the command and its mandatory and optional parameters follow the functional description. The summaries are in table format. The following contains a description for each part of the command summary:

Tables

Normally, the tables contain detailed information on a command parameters.

Command Summary

Contains general information about a command. Information includes:

full name
syntax (including required parameters and optional parameters, if any)
related commands
attributes, such as user privilege required and whether the command can be part of a job
example usage with screens

The syntax field indicates whether the command requires parameters or optional parameters. If required, the Parameter and Optional Parameter summaries follow the Command summary. Upon command entry at the control terminal, the system usually prompts for individual parameters. Use the Parameter and Optional Parameter summaries to determine which values to enter.

Parameters

Provides all the parameters required to execute the command (included only if noted in the syntax field of the Command Summary table).

Optional Parameters

Provides all the optional parameters that can be used when executing the command (included only if noted in the syntax field of the Command Summary table).

Conventions

This publication uses the following conventions to convey instructions and information.

Command descriptions use these conventions:

Commands and keywords are in boldface.
Arguments for which you supply values are in italics.
Required command arguments are inside angle brackets (< >).
Optional command arguments are in square brackets ([ ]).
Alternative keywords are separated by vertical bars ( | ).

Examples use these conventions:

Terminal sessions and information the system displays are in screen font.
Information you enter is in boldface screen font.
Nonprinting characters, such as passwords, are in angle brackets (< >).
Default responses to system prompts are in square brackets ([ ]).

Note Means you should take note. Notes contain important suggestions or references to materials not contained in the current body of text.

Time Saver Means the described action saves time. You can save time by performing the action described in the paragraph.

Caution Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment damage or loss of data.

Warning This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, you must be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. (To see translated versions of this warning, refer to the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document that accompanied the product.)

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