Using The Cli - Dell PowerConnect 5524P User Manual

Using the CLI

This section provides some general information for using the CLI.
For a complete description of CLI commands, refer to the Dell
CLI Reference Guide
PowerConnect 55xx Systems .
Command Mode Overview
The CLI is divided into command modes, each with a specific command set.
Entering a question mark at the terminal prompt displays a list of commands
available for that particular command mode.
In each mode, a specific command is used to navigate from one mode to
another.
These modes are described below.
User EXEC Mode
During CLI session initialization, the CLI is in User EXEC mode. Only a
limited subset of commands is available in User EXEC mode. This level is
reserved for tasks that do not change the terminal configuration and is used
to access configuration sub-systems.
After logging into the device, User EXEC command mode is enabled. The
user-level prompt consists of the host name followed by the angle bracket
(>). For example:
console>
NOTE:
The default host name is console unless it has been modified during
initial configuration.
The User EXEC commands enable connecting to remote devices, changing
terminal settings on a temporary basis, performing basic tests, and listing
system information.
To list the User EXEC commands, enter a question mark at the command
prompt.
To enter the next level, Privileged EXEC mode, a password is required (if
configured).
Privileged EXEC Mode
Privileged EXEC mode provides access to the device global configuration.
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