Access the Switch CLI

ExtremeCloud IQ Controller allows access to an ExtremeXOS switch CLI for troubleshooting and manual configuration. Switch CLI access is available in two modes:

GUI-Mode. Provided for troubleshooting using CLI Show commands.
This is the default mode for the switch. For more information on troubleshooting an ExtremeXOS switch, see Troubleshoot a Switch Using the CLI.
CLI-Mode. Provided for switch configuration from the command line interface.
Access CLI-Mode from the Switch Advanced Settings page.

Important

Switching Between GUI and CLI Mode

Switching to CLI-Mode is not service disrupting:
- CLI script runs against the switch.
- Cloud connector client saves switch configuration to a file.
- ExtremeCloud IQ Controller uploads and stores the configuration file in Redis.
Switching to GUI-Mode is service disrupting:
- GUI-Mode is the default mode for a switch. When you change to CLI-Mode, and then back to GUI-Mode, the switch is reset to factory settings and configured based on the defaults for the switch model and the site configuration.

To access the switch CLI-Mode:

Go to Configure > Devices > Switches and select an ExtremeXOS switch.
Select Advanced.
Select Change to CLI-Mode.
Select Activate Console.
A console window opens. It can take up to 60 seconds for the switch to connect.
When the login prompt displays, log in with your ExtremeCloud IQ Controller credentials.