Chapter 2: Introduction; Acli Command Modes - Avaya 4524GT Configuration Manual

Chapter 2: Introduction

This document provides the information and procedures required to configure the software for the Avaya
Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series.
Unless otherwise indicated, this information applies to
• Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch 4524GT
• Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch 4524GT-PWR
• Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch 4526FX
• Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch 4526GTX
• Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch 4526GTX -PWR
• Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch 4526T
• Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch 4526T-PWR
• Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch 4550T
• Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch 4550T-PWR
• Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch 4548GT
• Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch 4548GT-PWR
The term "Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series" is used in this document to describe the features
common to the switches mentioned in the preceding list.
A switch is referred to by its specific name while describing a feature exclusive to the switch.
The Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series switches operate in the Standalone Mode and Stacking
Mode in this product release. A switch can be in Standalone Mode or in Stacking Mode, not both.

ACLI command modes

ACLI provides the following command modes:
• User EXEC
• Privileged EXEC
• Global Configuration
• Interface Configuration
Mode access is determined by access permission levels and password protection.
If no password is set, you can enter ACLI in User EXEC mode and use the enable command
to move to the next level (Privileged EXEC mode). However, if you have read-only access, you
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