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Chapter 4 command line interface, Using the command line interface, Accessing the cli – SMC Networks SMC TigerStack III SMC6824MPE User Manual

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This chapter describes how to use the Command Line Interface (CLI).

Using the Command Line Interface

Accessing the CLI

When accessing the management interface for the switch over a direct
connection to the server’s console port, or via a Telnet connection, the
switch can be managed by entering command keywords and parameters at
the prompt. Using the switch's command-line interface (CLI) is very similar
to entering commands on a UNIX system.

Console Connection

To access the switch through the console port, perform these steps:

1. At the console prompt, enter the user name and password. (The default

user names are “admin” and “guest” with corresponding passwords of
“admin” and “guest.”) When the administrator user name and password is
entered, the CLI displays the “Console#” prompt and enters privileged
access mode (i.e., Privileged Exec). But when the guest user name and
password is entered, the CLI displays the “Console>” prompt and enters
normal access mode (i.e., Normal Exec).

2. Enter the necessary commands to complete your desired tasks.
3. When finished, exit the session with the “quit” or “exit” command.