Dell PowerConnect 6248 Command Line Interface Guide - Page 142

The Privileged EXEC mode provides access to commands that can not be executed in the User EXEC mode and permits access to the switch Configuration mode. The Global Configuration mode manages switch configuration on a global level. For specific interface configurations, command modes exist at a sublevel. Entering a at the system prompt displays a list of commands available for that particular command mode. A specific command is used to navigate from one command mode to another. The standard order to access the modes is as follows: User EXEC mode, Privileged EXEC mode, Global Configuration mode, and Interface Configuration and other specific configuration modes. User EXEC Mode After logging into the switch, the user is automatically in the User EXEC command mode unless the user is defined as a privileged user. In general, the User EXEC commands allow the user to perform basic tests, and list system information. The user-level prompt consists of the switch host name followed by the angle bracket (>). console> The default host name is Console unless it has been changed using the hostname command in the Global Configuration mode. Privileged EXEC Mode Because many of the privileged commands set operating parameters, privileged access is password-protected to prevent unauthorized use. The password is not displayed on the screen and is case sensitive. Privileged users enter into the Privileged EXEC mode from User EXEC mode, where the following prompt is displayed. console# 142 Using the CLI