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Using the CLI
This section describes how to perform various configuration operations
through the Command Line Interface CLI.
It includes the following topics:
• Using the CLI
• Accessing the Device Through the CLI
• Retrieving an IP Address
• Security Management and Password Configuration
• Configuring Login Banners
• Startup Menu Procedures
• Software Download
Using the CLI
This section provides some general information for using the CLI.
For a complete description of CLI commands, refer to the
Dell PowerEdge
VRTX 1Gb Switch Module, R1-2401 CLI Reference Guide .
Command Mode Overview
The CLI is divided into command modes, each with a specific command set.
Entering a question mark at the terminal prompt displays a list of commands
available for that particular command mode.
In each mode, a specific command is used to navigate from one mode to
another.
These modes are described below.
User EXEC Mode
During CLI session initialization, the CLI is in User EXEC mode. Only a
limited subset of commands is available in User EXEC mode. This level is
reserved for tasks that do not change the terminal configuration and is used
to access configuration sub-systems.