SmartSwitch ATM Switch Reference Manual 1-11 INTRODUCTIONThis reference manual describes the console commands for the SmartSwitch 2500 family and the SmartSwitch 6500.Unless otherwise noted, the information in this manual applies to both the SmartSwitch 2500 family and SmartSwitch6500.Audience and ScopeThe manual is intended for network administrators and others responsible for maintaining the SmartSwitch 2500family and the SmartSwitch 6500.DefinitionsThe manual is organized alphabetically by switch attribute.• The definition of a switch attribute is a function that manipulates the switch in a specific way. Forexample: buselan• The definition of an operator is the active verb that makes the switch attribute perform a specifictask. For example: show• The definition of a command is the combination of an operator plus a switch attribute. For example:show buselanNote Asmall group of attributes does not require operators and can function asstandalone commands. Those attributes are: exit, history, passwd, reboot andshutdown.Content• Chapter 2, "Console Commands," gives definitions, descriptions, and examples of all availablecommands for the SmartSwitch 2500 family and SmartSwitch 6500.• Chapter 3, “Boot Load Commands” gives definitions, descriptions, and examples of the low-levelboot load commands.• Appendix A, “Acronyms,” spells out the ATM acronyms used in this manual as well as those foundin SmartSwitch user guides.• Appendix B, “Event/Alarm Messages,” describes the format of event and alarm messages that arerecorded to circular buffers and can be displayed on the console.• Appendix C, “Technical Support,” gives instructions for contacting Cabletron by telephone, fax,electronic mail, and the World Wide Web.
