Using Dell OpenManage Switch Administrator 73Field DefinitionsFields which are user-defined can contain between 1 -159 characters, unless otherwise noted on theOpenManage Switch Administrator web page. All letters or characters can be used, except the following:• \• /• :• *• ?• <• >• |Accessing the Device Through the CLIYou can manage the device over a direct connection to the Terminal port or via a Telnet connection.If access is via a Telnet connection, ensure that the device has an IP address defined and thatthe workstation used to access the device is connected to the device prior to beginning usingCLI commands.For information about configuring an initial IP Address, see "Initial Configuration" on page 50.NOTE: Ensure that the software has been downloaded to the device before using the CLI to remotely accessthe device.Terminal Connection1 Power on the device and wait until the startup is complete.2 When the Console> prompt displays, type enable and press .3 Configure the device and enter the necessary commands to complete the required tasks.4 When finished, enter the exit Privileged EXEC mode command.The session quits.NOTE: If a different user logs into the system in the Privileged EXEC command mode, the current user is logged offand the new user is logged in.
