Dell PowerConnect 8024 Cli Reference Manual page 117

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
the Global Configuration mode.
Privileged EXEC Mode
Because many of the privileged commands set operating parameters, privileged access is
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.
console#
Global Configuration Mode
Global Configuration commands apply to features that affect the system as a whole, rather than
just a specific interface. The Privileged EXEC mode command configure is used to enter the
Global Configuration mode.
console(config)#
Interface and Other Specific Configuration Modes
Interface configuration modes are used to modify specific interface operations. The following
are the Interface Configuration and other specific configuration modes:
• MST — The Global Configuration mode command spanning-tree mst configuration is used
to enter into the Multiple Spanning Tree configuration mode.
• Line Interface — Contains commands to configure the management connections. These
include commands such as line speed and timeout settings. The Global Configuration mode
command line is used to enter the Line Interface mode.
• VLAN Database — Contains commands to create a VLAN as a whole. The Global
Configuration mode command vlan database is used to enter the VLAN Database mode.
• Router OSPF Configuration — Global configuration mode command router ospf is used to
enter into the Router OSPF Configuration mode.
• Router RIP Configuration — Global configuration mode command router rip is used to
enter into the Router RIP Configuration mode.
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