Running storage gateway commands in the local console for an on-premises gateway

The VM local console in Storage Gateway helps provide a secure environment for configuring and diagnosing issues with your gateway. Using the local console commands, you can perform maintenance tasks such as saving routing tables, connecting to AWS Support, and so on.

To run a configuration or diagnostic command

1. Log in to your gateway's local console:

   • For more information on logging in to the VMware ESXi local console, see Accessing the Gateway Local Console with VMware ESXi.

   • For more information on logging in to the Microsoft Hyper-V local console, see Access the Gateway Local Console with Microsoft Hyper-V.

   • For more information on logging in to the KVM local console, see Accessing the Gateway Local Console with Linux KVM.

2. From the AWS Appliance Activation - Configuration main menu, enter the corresponding numeral to select Gateway Console.

3. From the gateway console command prompt, enter h.

   The console displays the AVAILABLE COMMANDS menu, which lists the available commands:

   Command	Function
   dig	Collect output from dig for DNS troubleshooting.
   exit	Return to Configuration menu.
   h	Display available command list.
   ifconfig	View or configure network interfaces. Note We recommend configuring network or IP settings using the Storage Gateway console or the dedicated local console menu option. For instructions, see Configuring Your Gateway Network.
   ip	Show / manipulate routing, devices, and tunnels. Note We recommend configuring network or IP settings using the Storage Gateway console or the dedicated local console menu option. For instructions, see Configuring Your Gateway Network.
   iptables	Administration tool for IPv4 packet filtering and NAT.
   ncport	Test connectivity to a specific TCP port on a network.
   nping	Collect output from nping for network troubleshooting.
   open-support-channel	Connect to AWS Support.
   passwd	Update authentication tokens.
   save-iptables	Persist IP tables.
   save-routing-table	Save newly added routing table entry.
   sslcheck	Returns output with certificate issuer Note Storage Gateway uses certificate issuer verification and does not support ssl inspection. If this command returns an issuer other than [e-mail], then it is likely that an application performing an ssl inspection. In that case, we recommend bypassing ssl inspection for the Storage Gateway appliance.
   tcptraceroute	Collect traceroute output on TCP traffic to a destination.

4. From the gateway console command prompt, enter the corresponding command for the function you want to use, and follow the instructions.

To learn about a command, enter man + command name at the command prompt.