Cli Access Modes - HP procurve 8100fl series Management And Configuration Manual

Using the Command Line Interface (CLI)
Accessing the CLI
Table 2-1.

CLI Access Modes

Access Mode Command Prompt Description
Exec ProCurve>
Privileged Exec ProCurve#
Configuration ProCurve(config)# Allows you to configure all features and functions on the switch. These include
Boot PMOM>
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CLI Access Modes

The CLI has four different access modes, each of which provides the ability
to perform the specific operations shown in
Provides limited access to the system. Allows you to display status, perform
diagnostic operations, and power slots on and off. You can also perform basic
system-level tasks such as traceroute, launch ping requests, control terminal
configuration, and logout.
The Exec mode command prompt consists of the system name, followed by the angle
brackets (>). For procedures on how to change the system name using the hostname
command, refer to
Allows you to manage the system. Privileged Exec mode provides more facilities
than Exec mode. For example, you can display critical features such as router
configuration, access control lists and SNMP statistics.
The Exec mode command prompt consists of the system name, followed by the
pound sign (#).
To enter this mode, enter the enable command from the Exec mode, then supply a
password when prompted (if password protection has been configured).
To exit Privileged Exec mode and return to Exec mode, type disable and press
[Enter].
switch configuration, access control lists, routing protocols, spanning tree
configuration, and so on.
To enter Configuration mode, first enter Privileged Exec mode (enable command or
en), and then enter the configure or config command.
Certain tasks can be performed only from Boot mode. Enter the reboot command to
reset the switch. If the switch still fails to boot, contact ProCurve Customer Support.
To enter the Boot mode, boot the switch, and then interrupt the normal boot
sequence by pressing the [Esc] key. (Use the spacebar to skip the countdown
sequence). For information on how to update the boot PMOM software and boot
using the updated image, see
The command prompt shows the hostname in front of the mode character(s).
The default name is "ProCurve 8108fl" or 'ProCurve 8116fl" according to
model. To change the name, see
When you are in Configuration mode, use the exit command or press [
to exit to the previous mode. Typing exit in Privileged Exec mode will quit the
session entirely (see "Terminating Sessions and Exiting Modes" on page
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"Setting the Log in Banners" on page 4-5
"Updating Software" on page
"Setting the Host Name" on page
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