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AT8404 Preface
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About This Book
This document describes command-line interface (CLI) commands you use to view and configure FASTPATH
software. You can access the CLI by using a direct connection to the serial port or by using telnet or SSH over a
remote network connection.
This document is for system administrators who configure and operate systems using FASTPATH software. It
provides an understanding of the configuration options of the FASTPATH software.
Software engineers who integrate FASTPATH software into their hardware platform can also benefit from a
description of the configuration options.
This document assumes that the reader has an understanding of the FASTPATH software base and has read the
appropriate specification for the relevant networking device platform. It also assumes that the reader has a basic
knowledge of Ethernet and networking concepts.
How to Use This Document
Chapter 1 “Using the Command-Line Interface” details the procedure to quickly become acquainted with the
FASTPATH software.
Proprietary Note
This document contains information proprietary to Kontron Modular Computers GmbH. It may not be copied or
transmitted by any means, disclosed to others, or stored in any retrieval system or media without the prior written
consent of Kontron Modular Computers GmbH or one of its authorized agents.
The information contained in this document is, to the best of our knowledge, entirely correct. However, Kontron
Modular Computers GmbH cannot accept liability for any inaccuracies or the consequences thereof, or for any
liability arising from the use or application of any circuit, product, or example shown in this document.
Kontron Modular Computers GmbH reserves the right to change, modify, or improve this document or the product
described herein, as seen fit by Kontron Modular Computers GmbH without further notice.
Trademarks
Broadcom ® , the pulse logo, Connecting everything ® , the Connecting everything logo, and FASTPATH ® are among
the trademarks of Broadcom Corporation and/or its affiliates in the United States, certain other countries and/or the
EU. Any other trademarks or trade names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.
Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds.
RedHat is a registered trademark of RedHat
Kontron Modular Computers GmbH and the Kontron Logo are trade marks owned by Kontron Modular Computers
GmbH, Kaufbeuren (Germany). In addition, this document may include names, company logos and trademarks,
which are registered trademarks and, therefore, proprietary to their respective owners.
Note: Refer to the release notes for the FASTPATH application level code. The release notes
detail the platform specific functionality of the Switching, Routing, SNMP, Config, Management,
and Bandwidth Provisioning packages. The suite of features supported by the FASTPATH
packages are not available on all the platforms to which FASTPATH has been ported.