Advantages Of Using The Cli; Cli Usage - HP ProCurve series 2500 Management And Configuration Manual

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Advantages of Using the CLI

Advantages of Using the CLI

Figure 1-2. Example of The Command Prompt
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CLI Usage

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Operator Level
Manager Level
Global Configuration Level
Context Configuration Levels (port, VLAN)
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Provides access to the complete set of the switch configuration, perfor-
mance, and diagnostic features.
Offers out-of-band access (through the RS-232 connection) or Telnet (in-
band) access.
Enables quick, detailed system configuration and management access to
system operators and administrators experienced in command prompt
interfaces.
Provides help at each level for determining available options and vari-
ables.
For information on how to use the CLI, refer to chapter 3. "Using the
Command Line Interface (CLI)".
To perform specific procedures (such as configuring IP addressing or
VLANs), use the Contents listing at the front of the manual to locate the
information you need.
To monitor and analyze switch operation, see chapter 10, "Monitoring and
Analyzing Switch Operation".
For information on individual CLI commands, refer to the Index or to the
"Command Line Interface Reference Guide" available on HP's ProCurve
website at
http://www.hp.com/go/procurve