In Console Server mode, when connected to a serial port device using Telnet/SSH or SDTConnector, you are connected via pmshell.
First, initiate the pmshell Shell Commands menu (see below).
From your preferred terminal emulator (Putty, SecureCRT, Mac Terminal, etc.), enter the following:
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If you receive the following error, it usually means that no serial ports have been configured:
ERROR: Insufficient permissions
Configure the ports under Serial & Network → Serial Port → Edit → Click Console Server Mode radio button and then click Apply.
When a serial port is configured, the example menu is displayed. Enter a device to be managed:
2: CISCOASA 3: CISCOSWITCH 4: CISCOROUTER
> 3
Once the device has been entered, typing ~? will display the shell commands:
CISCOASA> ~?
Note: The ~? characters in this escape sequence should not be visible. If you start to see the text you are typing, hit Enter 1-2 times to refresh.
| Shell Commands and Explanations: | ||
~b |
Generate BREAK | BREAK sequence is often used in device recovery situations. |
~h |
View history | Recent port history of RX/TX operations. |
~p |
Power menu | (Optional) If a managed PDU has been configured, the Power menu can be pulled up directly from the device. |
~m |
Connect to port menu | Returns you to the main pmshell selection menu when connected to an active console session. |
~. |
(tilde period) Exit pmshell | Exits the pmshell system when connected to an active console session. |
~? |
Show this message | Displays pmshell command usage information. |
| To access the Help menu, type the following command: | ||
~~? |
Note: Double tilde is required for all OpenSSH-based terminals (Mac & Linux) | |
