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There are levels beneath the Global Configuration mode for further grouping
of commands. The system prompt reflects these sub-Configuration modes.
All the parameters are provided with reasonable defaults where possible.
When starting a session, the initial mode is the User Exec mode (privilege
level 0). Only a limited subset of commands is available in this mode. This
level is reserved for tasks that do not change the configuration. To enter the
next level, Privileged Exec mode (privilege level 1) may be required if
configured by the administrator.
Privileged Exec mode provides access to commands that can not be executed
in the User Exec mode and permits access to Global Configuration mode.
Global Configuration mode manages switch configuration on a global level.
For specific configurations, command modes exist at a sublevel.
Entering a <?> at the system prompt displays a list of commands available
for that particular command mode. A specific command is used to navigate
from one command mode to another. The standard order to access the modes
is as follows: User Exec mode, Privileged Exec mode, Global Configuration
mode, and Interface Configuration and other specific configuration modes.
User Exec Mode
After logging into the switch, the user is automatically in the User Exec
command mode unless the user is defined as a privileged user. In general, the
User Exec commands allow the user to perform basic tests, and list system
information.
The user-level prompt consists of the switch host name followed by the angle
bracket (>).
console>
The default host name is Console unless it has been changed using the
hostname command in Global Configuration mode.
Privileged Exec Mode
Because many of the privileged commands set operating parameters,
privileged access may be password-protected to prevent unauthorized use.
The password is not displayed on the screen and is case sensitive.
Privileged users enter into the Privileged Exec mode from User Exec mode,
where the following prompt is displayed.
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