HIPswitch console commands

HIPswitches that have a console port can accept several login names as commands. This can be either a serial console on the virtual console, cloud platform, or VMWare.

macinfo

This command displays the IP address and MAC address info of the HIPswitch.

login: macinfo password: macinfo

mapconfig

Use this command to set the MAP URL for the HIPswitch. This can be either the fully qualified domain name or the IP address of the Conductor.

login: mapconfig password: mapconfig

underlayaddress

Use this command to set the IP address of the underlay port of the HIPswitch.

login: underlayaddress password: underlayaddress

factoryreset

Use this command to revert to the factory settings on the HIPswitch. This will erase all configuration from the switch, so use it with caution.

login: factoryreset password: factoryreset

diag

If you need to reboot the HIPswitch into diagnostic mode, use this command.

login: diag password: diag

shutdown

To shut down the HIPswitch, use this command.

login: shutdown password: shutdown