Interface Mode; Line Mode; Monitor Session Mode - Dell PowerEdge M I/O Aggregator Reference Manual

From this mode, you can enter INTERFACE mode using the interface command.

INTERFACE Mode

Use INTERFACE mode to configure interfaces or IP services on those interfaces. An interface can be
physical (for example, a TenGigabit Ethernet port) or virtual (for example, the Null interface).
To enter INTERFACE mode:
1. Verify that you are logged into CONFIGURATION mode.
2. Enter the interface command followed by an interface type and interface number that is available
on the switch.
3. The prompt changes to include the designated interface and slot/port number
Table 3-3. Interface prompts
Prompt
FTOS(conf-if-te-0/0)#
FTOS(conf-if-vl-1)#
FTOS(conf-if-ma-0/0)#
FTOS(conf-if-range)#

LINE Mode

Use LINE mode to configure console or virtual terminal parameters.
To enter LINE mode:
1. Verify that you are logged in to CONFIGURATION mode.
2. Enter the line command. You must include the keywords console or vty and their line number
available on the switch.The prompt changes to include (config-line-console) or (config-line-vty).
You can exit this mode using the exit command.

MONITOR SESSION Mode

While in CONFIGURATION mode, use the monitor session command to enter MONITOR SESSION
mode. Use this mode to configure port monitoring.
To enter MONITOR SESSION mode:
1. Verify that you are logged in to CONFIGURATION mode.
2. Use the monitor session command. You must enter the monitor session id. The prompt changes to
include (conf-mon-sess).
You can return to CONFIGURATION mode using the exit command.
Interface Type
Ten Gigabit Ethernet interface followed by slot/port information
VLAN Interface followed by VLAN number (range 1 to 4094)
Management Ethernet interface followed by slot/port information
Designated interface range (used for bulk configuration; refer to group).
(Table 3-3).
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