Raritan PX2-1000 SERIES, User Manual

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Chapter 8: Using the Command Line Interface
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Different CLI Modes and Prompts
Depending on the login name you use and the mode you enter, the
system prompt in the CLI varies.

User Mode: When you log in as a normal user, who may not have full
permissions to configure the PX device, the
>
prompt appears.

Administrator Mode: When you log in as an administrator, who has
full permissions to configure the PX device, the
#
prompt appears.

Configuration Mode: You can enter the configuration mode from the
administrator or user mode. In this mode, the prompt changes to
config:#
or
config:>
and you can change PX device and network
configurations. See
Entering Configuration Mode
(on page 371).

Diagnostic Mode: You can enter the diagnostic mode from the
administrator or user mode. In this mode, the prompt changes to
diag:#
or
diag:>
and you can perform the network troubleshooting
commands, such as the ping command. See
Entering Diagnostic
Mode
(on page 492).
Closing a Local Connection
Close the window or terminal emulation program when you finish
accessing a PX device over the local connection.
When accessing or upgrading multiple PX devices, do not transfer the
local connection cable from one device to another without closing the
local connection window first.