Using The Cli; Using Cli Command Modes; Changing Command Modes - Cisco AP775A - Nexus Converged Network Switch 5010 Configuration Manual

Using the CLI

Using the CLI

Using CLI Command Modes

Switches in the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series have two main command modes: user EXEC mode and configuration
mode. The commands available to you depend on the mode you are in. To obtain a list of available commands
in either mode, type a question mark (?) at the system prompt.
The following table lists and describes the two commonly used modes, how to enter the modes, and the
resulting system prompts. The system prompt helps you identify which mode you are in and the commands
that are available to you in that mode.
Table 3: Frequently Used Switch Command Modes
Mode
EXEC
Configuration mode
You can abbreviate commands and keywords by entering just enough characters to make the command unique
from other commands. For example, you can abbreviate the configure terminal command to conf t.

Changing Command Modes

Configuration mode, also known as terminal configuration mode, has several submodes. Each of these
submodes places you further down in the prompt hierarchy. When you type exit, the switch backs out of the
current level and returns you to the previous level. When you type end, the switch backs out to the user EXEC
level. You can also press Ctrl-Z in configuration mode as an alternative to typing end.
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Description How to Access
Enables you to At the switch prompt,
temporarily change enter the required EXEC
terminal settings, perform mode command.
basic tests, and display
system information.
Changes made in
Note
this mode are
generally not
saved across
system resets.
Enables you to configure From EXEC mode, enter
features that affect the the configure terminal
system as a whole. command.
Changes made in
Note
this mode are
saved across
system resets if
you save your
configuration.
Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switch CLI Software Configuration Guide
Using CLI Command Modes
Prompt
switch#
switch(config)#
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