Using The Cli; Command Mode Overview; User Exec Mode; Privileged Exec Mode - Dell PowerConnect 5316M User Manual

Using the CLI

This section provides information for using the CLI.

Command Mode Overview

The CLI is divided into command modes. Each command mode has a specific command set.
Entering a question mark at the console prompt displays a list of commands available for that
particular command mode.
In each mode, a specific command is used to navigate from one command mode to another.
During the CLI session initialization, the CLI mode is the User EXEC mode. Only a limited subset
of commands are available in the User EXEC mode. This level is reserved for tasks that do not
change the console configuration and is used to access configuration sub-systems such as the CLI.
To enter the next level, the Privileged EXEC mode, a password is required (if configured).
The Privileged EXEC mode provides access to the Ethernet Switch Module global configuration.
For specific global configurations within the Ethernet Switch Module, enter the next level, Global
Configuration mode. A password is not required.
The Global Configuration mode manages the Ethernet Switch Module configuration on a global
level.
The Interface Configuration mode configures the Ethernet Switch Module at the physical
interface level. Interface commands which require subcommands have another level called the
Subinterface Configuration mode. A password is not required.

User EXEC Mode

After logging into the Ethernet Switch Module, the 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 Ethernet Switch Module host name is console unless it has been modified during
initial configuration.
The User EXEC commands permit connecting to remote switch modules, 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.

Privileged EXEC Mode

Privileged access can be protected to prevent unauthorized access and ensure operating parameters.
Passwords are displayed in the ***** format on the screen, and are case sensitive.
To access and list the Privileged EXEC Mode commands:
1
At the prompt type enable and press <Enter>.
2
When a password prompt displays, enter the password and press <Enter>.
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