ONTAP management interface basics

You can administer the cluster by using the ONTAP command-line interface (CLI) or the web interface. The CLI provides a command-based mechanism that is similar to the Linux tcsh shell. The web interface enables you to use a web browser to manage the cluster.

Accessing the cluster by using the CLI (cluster administrators only)
You can access the cluster by using the serial console, SSH, Telnet, or RSH. These protocols enable you to access the cluster to run CLI commands.
Using the ONTAP command-line interface
The ONTAP command-line interface (CLI) provides a command-based view of the management interface. You enter commands at the storage system prompt, and command results are displayed in text.
Managing CLI sessions (cluster administrators only)
You can create a log for a CLI session and upload it to a specified destination to keep as a record. In addition, you can specify the automatic timeout period of a CLI session to have the session automatically disconnected after the number of minutes specified by the timeout value has elapsed.
Accessing a cluster by using the ThinkSystem Storage Manager for DM Series browser-based graphic interface
If you prefer to use a graphic interface instead of the command-line interface (CLI) for accessing and managing a cluster, you can do so by using ThinkSystem Storage Manager for DM Series, which is included with ONTAP as a web service, is enabled by default, and is accessible by using a browser.

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