Configuration FundamentalsThe Dell Networking OS command line interface (CLI) is a text-based interface you can use to configureinterfaces and protocols. The CLI is structured in modes for security and management purposes. Differentsets of commands are available in each mode, and you can limit user access to modes using privilege levels.After you enter a command, the command is added to the running configuration file. You can view thecurrent configuration for the whole system or for a particular CLI mode. To save the current configuration,copy the running configuration to another location.NOTE: Due to differences in hardware architecture and continued system development, features mayoccasionally differ between the platforms. Differences are noted in each CLI description and relateddocumentation.In Dell Networking OS, after a command is enabled, it is entered into the running configuration file. You canview the current configuration for the whole system or for a particular CLI mode. To save the currentconfiguration copy the running configuration to another location.Topics:• Accessing the Command Line• CLI Modes• The do Command• Undoing Commands• Obtaining Help• Entering and Editing Commands• Command History• Filtering show Command Outputs• Multiple Users in Configuration ModeAccessing the Command LineAccess the CLI through a serial console port or remote session.When the system successfully boots, enter the command line in EXEC mode.NOTE: You must have a password configured on a virtual terminal line before you can Telnet into thesystem. Therefore, you must use a console connection when connecting to the system for the first time.Dell> telnet 172.31.1.53Trying 172.31.1.53...Connected to 172.31.1.53.Escape character is '^]'.Login: username2Configuration Fundamentals 39
