About This Manual

Welcome to the command line interface documentation for the Cisco MGX 8800 series wide area edge switch, Release 1.1.20.

This chapter discusses:

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Objectives

This publication provides instructions for using the MGX 8800 series commands in the command line interface.

Audience

The Cisco command line interface lets you control the network from a level somewhat below that provided by Cisco WAN Manager (formerly Cisco StrataView Plus). This document helps network designers and operators to set up, manage, and troubleshoot networks.

Cisco WAN Switching Product Name Change

The Cisco WAN Switching products have new names. The BPX switch is now called the Cisco BPX^® 8620 wide-area switch. The AXIS shelf is now called the Cisco MGX 8220 edge concentrator. Any switch in the IGX switch family (IGX 8, IGX 16 and IGX 32 wide-area switches) is now called the Cisco IGX 8400 series wide area switch. The IGX 8 switch is now called the Cisco IGX 8410 wide area switch. The IGX 16 switch is now called the Cisco IGX 8420 wide-area switch, and the IGX 32 switch is now called the Cisco IGX 8430 wide-area switch. Cisco StrataView Plus is now called the Cisco WAN Manager or CWM.

Organization

The body of this publication is:

Chapter 1, "MGX 8800 Series Command Line Interface" provides a list of commands for the common equipment cards and the service modules for the Cisco MGX 8800 series wide area edge switch.
Chapter 2, "Configuration Sequences" provides a list of basic configurations for specific module types.

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.
Elements in square brackets ([ ]) are optional.
Alternative but required keywords are grouped in braces ({ }) and 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 reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to materials not contained in this manual.

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 that accompanied your equipment.)

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