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Cisco MDS 9000 Family Command Reference
OL-18089-01, Cisco MDS NX-OS Release 4.x
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CLI Overview
This chapter prepares you to configure switches from the CLI (command-line interface). It also lists the
information you need to have before you begin, and it describes the CLI command modes.
This chapter includes the following sections:
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About the Switch Prompt, page 1-2
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About the CLI Command Modes, page 1-3
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Understanding CLI Command Hierarchy, page 1-4
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Navigating Through CLI Commands, page 1-13
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Searching and Filtering CLI Output, page 1-20
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Using CLI Variables, page 1-27
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Using Command Aliases, page 1-30
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About Flash Devices, page 1-30
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Formatting Flash Disks and File Systems, page 1-31
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Using the File System, page 1-32
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Role-Based CLI, page 1-38
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Using Valid Formats and Ranges, page 1-39
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Using Debug Commands, page 1-40
