14.2 Access the CLI of a Sun Datacenter InfiniBand Switch 36

The Sun Datacenter InfiniBand Switch 36 is connected and used in the Exalogic machine in multirack configuration scenarios only. Therefore, you can access the CLI of this switch after connecting the switch in a multirack configuration scenario.

After connecting this switch and applying power, you can access its command-line interface (CLI).

To access the command-line interface (CLI):

1. If you are using a network management port, begin network communication with the command-line interface (CLI) using the ssh command and the host name configured with the DHCP server.:

   % ssh -l root switch-name
   root@switch-name's password: password
   #
   

   where switch-name is the host name assigned to the Sun Datacenter InfiniBand Switch 36.

   If you do not see this output or prompt, there is a problem with the network communication or cabling of the switch.

2. If you are using a USB management port, begin serial communication with the command-line interface (CLI) as follows:

   1. Connect a serial terminal, terminal server, or workstation with a TIP connection to the USB-to-serial adapter. Configure the terminal or terminal emulator with these settings:

      115200 baud, 8 bits, No parity, 1 Stop bit, and No handshaking

   2. Press the Return or Enter key on the serial device several times to synchronize the connection. You might see text similar to the following:

      …
      CentOS release 5.2 (Final)
      Kernel 2.6.27.13-nm2 on an i686
      
      switch-name login: root
      Password: password
      #
      

      where switch-name is the host name assigned to the Sun Datacenter InfiniBand Switch 36.

      If you do not see this output or prompt, there is a problem with the network communication or the cabling of the switch.