Default Switch Roles; Using The Cli; Cli Command Modes - Cisco AP776A - Nexus Converged Network Switch 5020 Configuration Manual

Chapter 2 Before You Begin
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switch#
You can perform embedded CLI operations, access command history, and use command parsing
functions at this prompt. The switch gathers the command string upon detecting an Enter (CR) and
accepts commands from a terminal.

Default Switch Roles

By default, two roles exist in all switches:
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When you execute a command, perform command completion, or obtain context sensitive help, the
switch software allows the operation to progress if you have the correct permission as specified in the
description of the command. See

Using the CLI

This section includes the following topics:
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CLI Command Modes

Switches in the Cisco MDS 9000 Family have two main command modes: user EXEC mode and
configuration mode. The commands available to you depend on the mode you are in. To obtain a list of
available commands in either mode, type a question mark (?) at the system prompt.
OL-18084-01, Cisco MDS NX-OS Release 4.x
Network operator—Has permission to view the configuration.
Network administrator—Has permission to perform all functions and to set up to 64 permission
levels based on user roles and groups.
CLI Command Modes, page 2-3
CLI Command Hierarchy, page 2-4
CLI Command Hierarchy, page 2-4
CLI Command Navigation, page 2-10
Command Completion, page 2-10
File System Completion, page 2-10
The no and Default Forms of Commands, page 2-10
CLI Command Configuration Options, page 2-11
Chapter 32, "Configuring Users and Common Roles."
Cisco MDS 9000 Family CLI Configuration Guide
Default Switch Roles
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