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This chapter gives instructions for installing Release 2.2 of the VCLI with the Cisco MGX 8240 Private Line Service Gateway. Release 2.2 is backwards compatible with all software releases of the MGX 8240 prior to 2.2.x.
The Virtual Command Line Interface (VCLI) allows operators to configure, control, and monitor Cisco's MGX 8240 switches. Through the VCLI, operators can configure the switch, provision circuits, monitor network status and statistics, and test DS1 ports and connections. As well as controlling the MGX 8240, the VCLI can provision ATM circuits across a network by interfacing with the Provisioning Client software.
The VCLI is a character-based program run from a UNIX shell. Many instances of the VCLI program can run simultaneously on the same or different UNIX workstation(s).
The VCLI is one of two means of managing the MGX 8240. The other is the card-level Craft Interface. The VCLI works separately from the Craft Interface, but performs many of the same functions.
The VCLI commands are similar to those used on the MGX 8240 Craft Interface. Differences included the following:
Because the VCLI manages more than the Craft Interface does, the VCLI:
The additional VCLI commands make it possible to provision:
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It is possible to install the VCLI before installing the MGX 8240. However, doing so would allow the administrator only to assign users and look at Help screens. Before using the VCLI to manage the switch, you must have installed the MGX 8240.
To use the VCLI, operators must have a Sun Solaris 2.5.1 or 2.6 workstation. The workstation must also have the Provisioning Server Application Toolkit (Provisioning Client) CLI software installed and working.
This manual is for using Cisco's MGX 8240. Users of this document may also use the following related documents:
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