Using CLI Scripting

CLI-based scripting allows you to create a list of commands that you can execute manually with a single command or automatically when a special event occurs.

Note

The CLI is limited for 4000 Series devices. See the 4000 Series User Guide for this version of Switch Engine for detailed information on the available commands.

CLI-based scripting supports variables and functions, so that you can write scripts that operate unmodified on multiple switches and in different environments. It allows you to significantly automate switch management.

Note

Special scripts can be used to configure the switch when it boots. For more information, see Using Autoconfigure and Autoexecute Files.