CLI Operational Mode

The CLI has two modes: operational and configuration. When you log in to the Services Router and the CLI starts, you are at the top level of operational mode.

To view a list of top-level operational mode commands, type a question mark (?) at the command-line prompt.

Possible completions:
  clear                Clear information in the system
  configure            Manipulate software configuration information
  file                 Perform file operations
  help                 Provide help information
  monitor              Show real-time debugging information
  mtrace               Trace multicast path from source to receiver
  ping                 Ping remote target
  quit                 Exit the management session
  request              Make system-level requests
  restart              Restart software process
  set                  Set CLI properties, date/time, craft interface message
  show                 Show system information
  ssh                  Start secure shell on another host
  start                Start shell
  telnet               Telnet to another host
  test                 Perform diagnostic debugging
  traceroute           Trace route to remote host

At the top level of operational mode are a number of broad groups of CLI commands that are used to perform the following functions:

• Control the CLI environment.
• Monitor and troubleshoot the router.
• Connect to other systems.
• Manage files and software images.
• Control software processes.
• Stop and reboot the router.
• Enter configuration mode.

To control the CLI environment, see Configuring the CLI Environment. To enter configuration mode, see CLI Configuration Mode. For information about the other CLI operational mode functions, see the J-series Services Router Administration Guide.