Appendix C – DGX_SHELL Commands
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Hardware Reference Manual – Enova DGX 100 Series Digital Media Switchers
Basic DGX_SHELL Commands
The DGX_SHELL commands listed in the table below can be sent directly to the Enova DGX Switcher via any standard emulation
terminal once you enter the DGX_SHELL.
IMPORTANT: DGX_SHELL commands are case-sensitive.
NOTE: BCPU is the acronym for Board CPU, and AIE is the acronym for Audio Insert/Extract (board).
At the DGX_SHELL prompt, type help or a question mark (?) and press the Enter key to access the Help Menu, which displays all of
the DGX_SHELL commands, including the basic ones described in the table below.
Basic DGX_SHELL Commands
Command Description
?
help
Either of these commands displays all of the supported commands: those listed in this table, plus advanced
commands for troubleshooting (for technical support; see page 61).
help -a
help -v
The help -a command displays a list of all available commands, their descriptions, and detailed usage.
The help -v (verbose) command lists the commands and their descriptions.
Usage: help {-a}{-v}
NOTE: -a and -v can also be used with the ?.
help <cmd> Either of these commands displays detailed usage and options for the command specified.
Usage: help {<command>} or ? {<command>}
exit Exits the shell session.
announce This command is used to display AIPNet Ethernet messages.
Usage: announce
Example:
DGX_SHELL> announce
Input Board 1: BCPU1
MAC Address - 02.D0.47.01.03.00
IP Address - 0.0.0.0
Position - Card Hub
Slot Address - 0
Channel ID - 0
SW Cfg Stat - Success
Input Board 3: BCPU3
MAC Address - 02.D0.47.01.04.00
IP Address - 0.0.0.0
Position - Card Hub
Slot Address - 2
Channel ID - 0
SW Cfg Stat - N/A
Output Board 1: BCPU9
MAC Address - 02.D0.47.02.0B.00
IP Address - 0.0.0.0
Position - Card Leaf
Slot Address - 9
Channel ID - 0
SW Cfg Stat - N/A
Input Expansion Board: EXPIN
Output Expansion Board: EXPOUT
bcs This command is used to send BCS commands via the DGX_SHELL interface.
Usage: bcs {<bcs_syntax_cmd>}
<bcs_syntax_cmd> = bcs syntax command string
NOTE: For instructions on switching between the DGX_SHELL and BCS interface, see page 244.
CAUTION: If sending BCS commands over Telnet – You must first enter the BCS command environment
before sending BCS commands. At the DGX_SHELL prompt, type: bcs <enter> and then type the BCS
command. The Telnet connection does not allow in-line BCS commands while in the DGX_SHELL interface
(e.g., DGX_SHELL> bcs CL1I6O24T {INVALID}).
BCS DGX_SHELL
Command