HP Cisco Nexus 5000 Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switch CLI Software Configuration - Page 50

Using the CLI Chapter 2 Using the Command-Line Interface Send feedback to [email protected] Alternatively, to make an SSH connection to the switch, use the following command: Command ssh {hostname | ip_addr} Purpose Makes an SSH connection from your host to the switch that you want to access. Using the CLI The section includes the following topics: • Using CLI Command Modes, page 2-2 • CLI Command Hierarchy, page 2-3 • EXEC Mode Commands, page 2-3 • Configuration Mode Commands, page 2-5 Using CLI Command Modes Switches in the Cisco Nexus 5000 Series have two main command modes: user EXEC mode and configuration mode. The commands available to you depend on the mode you are in. To obtain a list of available commands in either mode, type a question mark (?) at the system prompt. Table 2-1 lists and describes the two commonly used modes, how to enter the modes, and the resulting system prompts. The system prompt helps you identify which mode you are in and the commands that are available to you in that mode. Table 2-1 Frequently Used Switch Command Modes Mode EXEC Configuration mode Description How to Access Enables you to temporarily change terminal settings, perform basic tests, and display system information. At the switch prompt, enter the required EXEC mode command. Note Changes made in this mode are generally not saved across system resets. Enables you to configure features that affect the system as a whole. From EXEC mode, enter the configure terminal command. Note Changes made in this mode are saved across system resets if you save your configuration. Prompt switch# switch(config)# Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switch CLI Software Configuration Guide 2-2 OL-16597-01