56 Using Dell OpenManage Switch Administratorw w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mUsing the CLICommand Mode OverviewThe 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 thatparticular 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 subsetof commands are available in the User EXEC mode. This level is reserved for tasks that do notchange 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 device global configuration. For specific globalconfigurations within the device, enter the next level, Global Configuration mode. A password isnot required.The Global Configuration mode manages the device configuration on a global level.The Interface Configuration mode configures the device at the physical interface level. Interfacecommands which require subcommands have another level called the Subinterface Configurationmode. A password is not required.User EXEC ModeAfter logging into the device, the EXEC command mode is enabled. The user-level prompt consistsof the host name followed by the angle bracket (>). For example:console>NOTE: The default host name is console unless it has been modified during initial configuration.The user EXEC commands permit connecting to remote devices, changing terminal settings on atemporary basis, performing basic tests, and listing system information.To list the user EXEC commands, enter a question mark at the command prompt.Privileged EXEC ModePrivileged access can be protected to prevent unauthorized access and ensure operating parameters.Passwords are displayed on the screen, and are case sensitive.To access and list the Privileged EXEC Mode commands:1 At the prompt type enable and press .2 When a password prompt displays, enter the password and press .The Privileged EXEC mode prompt displays as the device host name followed by #. Forexample:console#
