Documents / Warranty Safety
Command Reference for Cisco IOS XE Bengaluru 17.5.x on Catalyst 9300 Switches
A comprehensive command reference guide for Cisco IOS XE Bengaluru 17.5.x on Catalyst 9300 switches. This guide covers CLI navigation, command modes, SD-Access configuration, and TrustSec security commands.
Table of contents
Quick Guide to Cisco IOS XE CLI
This document serves as the primary command reference for Cisco IOS XE Bengaluru 17.5.x software running on Catalyst 9300 switches. It provides syntax, usage, and configuration details for the Command-Line Interface (CLI), SD-Access, and TrustSec features.
Understanding Command-Line Interface (CLI)
The CLI is the primary interface for configuring and managing your switch. Key concepts include:
- Command Modes: Commands are organized into modes (e.g., User EXEC, Privileged EXEC, Global Configuration). You must be in the correct mode to execute specific commands.
- Help System: Use the question mark (?) at any time to see available commands or arguments.
- Abbreviated Commands: You can abbreviate commands as long as the abbreviation is unique.
- Command History: The CLI maintains a history of commands you have entered. You can recall previous commands using the up and down arrow keys.
- Editing Features: Use standard keystrokes to edit command lines, including wrapping lines and searching/filtering output using the 'show' command with pipes (e.g., | include, | begin).
Accessing the CLI
You can access the CLI through a direct console connection or remotely via Telnet. Ensure you have the appropriate terminal emulation software configured to match the switch's console port settings.
Cisco SD-Access Commands
This section covers the configuration of Software-Defined Access (SD-Access) on the Catalyst 9300. Key command areas include:
- LISP Configuration: Commands for managing EID tables, map-cache, map-resolvers, and map-servers.
- Multicast and Routing: Configuration for PIM sparse mode, core-group-ranges, and multicast transport.
- Database Management: Commands for managing instance IDs, prefix lists, and route imports.
- Statistics and Monitoring: Use 'show' commands to view LISP database, map-cache, and statistics.
Cisco TrustSec Commands
TrustSec provides role-based access control and policy enforcement. The reference includes commands for:
- Environment Data: Managing environment data and policy server statistics.
- Credentials and Authorization: Configuring authorization lists, credentials, and password changes.
- Policy Enforcement: Commands for role-based enforcement, monitoring, and SGT (Scalable Group Tag) mapping.
- SXP (SGT Exchange Protocol): Configuring SXP connections, default passwords, source IPs, and filtering groups.
Manufacturer information
Cisco Systems, Inc.
Practical help
Common problems
Command not recognized or invalid
Verify you are in the correct command mode (e.g., Global Configuration mode vs. Interface mode). Use '?' to see available commands in the current mode.
CLI output is too long to read
Use the pipe character (|) with filtering commands like 'include', 'exclude', or 'begin' to narrow down the output of 'show' commands.
Cannot recall previous commands
Check if the command history feature is disabled. You can change the history buffer size or re-enable the feature using CLI configuration commands.
Before use
- Ensure you have physical console access or network connectivity (Telnet) to the switch.
- Verify the switch is running Cisco IOS XE Bengaluru 17.5.x.
- Identify the specific feature set you need to configure (SD-Access or TrustSec).
- Have your administrative credentials ready for privileged access.
Specs in practice
- IOS XE 17.5.x
- The specific software release version. Commands may vary between different IOS XE versions.
Model compatibility
- This command reference is strictly for Catalyst 9300 switches running IOS XE 17.5.x.
- Commands listed may not be available on other switch models or different software versions.
Manual page author
David Miller
Documentation analyst
Organizes user manual content into clear summaries, with attention to model details, product context, and everyday usability.