48 Using Dell™ OpenManage™ Switch AdministratorUse the exit command to move back to a previous mode. For example, you can move from InterfaceConfiguration mode to Global Configuration mode, and from Global Configuration mode to PrivilegedEXEC mode.Global Configuration ModeGlobal Configuration commands apply to system features, rather than to a specific protocol or interface.To access Global Configuration mode:1. At the Privileged EXEC Mode prompt, type configure and press . The GlobalConfiguration Mode displays as the device host name, followed by (config) and the number sign #.console(config)#2. To list the Global Configuration commands, enter a question mark at the command prompt.3. To return from Global Configuration mode to Privileged EXEC mode, type the exit command or usethe command.The following example illustrates how to accessGlobal Configuration Mode and return to thePrivilegedEXEC Mode:console#console#configureconsole(config)#exitconsole#Interface Configuration ModeInterface configuration commands modify specific IP interface settings, including bridge-group,description, and so forth. The Interface Configuration modes are:• VLAN — Contains commands to create and configure a VLAN as a whole, for example, to create aVLAN and apply an IP address to the VLAN.• Port Channel — Contains commands for configuring Link Aggregation Groups (LAG).• Ethernet — Contains commands for managing Ethernet port configuration.• Loopback—Contains commands for managing Loopback interface configuration.• Tunnel—Contains commands for managing Tunnel interface configuration.
