64 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User GuideUsing the CLIThis section provides some general information for using the CLI.For a complete description of CLI commands, refer to the DellPowerConnect 55xx SystemsCLI Reference Guide.Command Mode OverviewThe CLI is divided into command modes, each with a specific command set.Entering a question mark at the terminal prompt displays a list of commandsavailable for that particular command mode.In each mode, a specific command is used to navigate from one mode toanother.These modes are described below.User EXEC ModeDuring CLI session initialization, the CLI is in User EXEC mode. Only alimited subset of commands is available in User EXEC mode. This level isreserved for tasks that do not change the terminal configuration and is usedto access configuration sub-systems.After logging into the device, User EXEC command mode is enabled. Theuser-level prompt consists of the host name followed by the angle bracket(>). For example: console>NOTE: The default host name is console unless it has been modified duringinitial configuration.The User EXEC commands enable connecting to remote devices, changingterminal settings on a temporary basis, performing basic tests, and listingsystem information.To list the User EXEC commands, enter a question mark at the commandprompt.To enter the next level, Privileged EXEC mode, a password is required (ifconfigured).Privileged EXEC ModePrivileged EXEC mode provides access to the device global configuration.
