Dell C1048P Port Extender Networking Command-Line Reference Guide for the C900 - Page 49

2 CLI Basics This chapter describes the command line interface (CLI) structure and command modes. The Dell Networking operating software commands are in a text-based interface that allows you to use the launch commands, change command modes, and configure interfaces and protocols. Accessing the Command Line Once the system boots successfully, you are automatically placed in EXEC mode, and are not prompted to log in. You can access the commands through a serial console port or a Telnet session. When you Telnet into a switch, you are prompted to enter a login name and password. Example telnet 172.31.1.53 Trying 172.31.1.53... Connected to 172.31.1.53. Escape character is '^]'. Login: username Password: Dell> After you log in to the switch, the prompt provides you with the current command-level information. For example: Prompt CLI Command Mode Dell> Dell# Dell(conf)# EXEC EXEC Privilege CONFIGURATION NOTE: For a list of all the command mode prompts, see the Command Modes. Multiple Configuration Users When a user enters CONFIGURATION mode and another user is already in CONFIGURATION mode, the Dell Networking OS generates an alert warning message similar to the following: Dell# conf % Warning: The following users are currently configuring the system: User "" on line console0 User "admin" on line vty0 ( 123.12.1.123 ) User "admin" on line vty1 ( 123.12.1.123 ) CLI Basics 49