280 Chapter 7 System configuration using the CLI320985-A Rev 01Table 80 describes the parameters and variables for the cmd-interfacecommand.Customizing the opening bannerYou can customize the banner that appears when you connect to the EthernetSwitch 325/425. You can customize the text that reads NORTEL. However youcannot customize the second line that reads Enter [Ctrl]+y to begin.The Banner Control feature provides an option to specify the banner text. If youchoose not to display the banner, the system enters the command mode throughthe default command interface. You do not have to press the Ctrl+y keys.The Banner display that you select is used for subsequent console sessions. Forexecuting the new mode in the console, you must logout. For Telnet access, allsubsequent sessions use the selected mode.This section covers the following commands:• “banner command for displaying banner”• “show banner command” on page 281• “no banner command” on page 281banner command for displaying bannerThe banner command for displaying banner specifies the banner displayed atstartup; either static or custom. The syntax for the banner command to displaybanner is:banner [ custom | static | disabled | <1-15> LINE]Table 80 cmd-interface command parameters and variablesParameters and variables Descriptioncli | menu Allows you to set the default management system whenusing console port or Telnet:• cli—the system automatically enters the CLI modeand displays the CLI prompt after you enter Crtl+Y• menu—the system automatically enters the CI menumode and displays the menus after you enter Ctrl+Y.
