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2
Accessing the Switch
This chapter describes the following topics:
• Understanding the Command Syntax on page 23
• Line-Editing Keys on page 25
• Command History on page 26
• Common Commands on page 26
• Configuring Management Access on page 28
• Domain Name Service Client Services on page 31
• Checking Basic Connectivity on page 32
Understanding the Command Syntax
This section describes the steps to take when entering a command. Refer to the sections that follow for
detailed information on using the command-line interface (CLI).
When entering a command at the prompt, ensure that you have the appropriate privilege level. Most
configuration commands require you to have the administrator privilege level. To use the CLI, follow
these steps:
1 Enter the command name.
If the command does not include a parameter or values, skip to step 3. If the command requires
more information, continue to step 2.
2 If the command includes a parameter, enter the parameter name and values.
3 The value part of the command specifies how you want the parameter to be set. Values include
numerics, strings, or addresses, depending on the parameter.
4 After entering the complete command, press [Return].
NOTE
If an asterisk (*) appears in front of the command-line prompt, it indicates that you have outstanding
configuration changes that have not been saved. For more information on saving configuration changes,
see Appendix C, “Software Upgrade and Boot Options”.