Show lines command

From NetworkCommands

A hidden command available on most Cisco CSS platforms; used to display ssh, telnet and console (i.e. line) connections (in)to the device.

Usage Syntax

show lines

Typical Output

  Line       User            Login            Idle             Location
  ----       ----            -----            ----             --------
  console   admin            533 days 06:57:100 days 02:08:58  local
  vty1      username         0 days 02:11:55  0 days 00:42:01  199.99.144.60
* vty2      username         0 days 00:00:10  0 days 00:00:00  199.99.144.3

Usage Notes

The method used to actually connect to a VTY line is not displayed.

Command Equivalents

The Cisco IOS command equivalent is the who command

The Extreme command equivalent is the show session command, which includes ssh connection information.

Related Commands

The Cisco IOS show ssh command can be used to display more detailed ssh connection information, including encryption algorithm.

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