The tools commands provide two primary functions:
The tools dump commands are used to provide additional detailed and enhanced information about various aspects of the router.
The tools perform commands provide the ability to trigger a variety of actions in the router such as a card power cycle (tools perform card power-cycle), APS switchovers, and so on.
Individual tools commands are described in the various User Guides where the associated protocols and features are also described. For example, the tools dump log subscriptions command is described in the 7450 ESS, 7750 SR, 7950 XRS, and VSR System Management Guide.