telnet msm

telnet msm [a | b]

Description

Allows you to Telnet to either the primary or the backup MSM regardless of which console port you are connected to.

Syntax Description

a Specifies the MSM installed in slot A.
b Specifies the MSM installed in slot B.

Default

N/A.

Usage Guidelines

Use this command to access either the primary or the backup MSM regardless of which console port you are connected to. For example, if MSM A is the primary MSM and you are connected to MSM A via its console port, you can access the backup MSM installed in slot B by issuing the telnet msm b command.

Example

The following example makes the following assumptions:
  • The MSM installed in slot A is the primary.

  • The MSM installed in slot B is the backup.

  • You have a console connection to MSM B.

The following command accesses the primary MSM installed in slot A from the backup MSM installed in slot B:

My8800.6 # telnet msm b
Entering character mode
Escape character is '^]'.
telnet session telnet0 on /dev/ptyb0
login: admin
password:
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==============================================================================
You are connected to a Backup node.  Only a limited command set is supported.
You may use "telnet msm A" to connect to the Master node to access
the full set of commands.
Press the <tab> or '?' key at any time for completions.
Remember to save your configuration changes.
My8800.1 >

History

This command was first available in ExtremeXOS 11.2.

Platform Availability

This command is available only on modular switches.