Understanding Command Modes
Table 2-1
and how to exit the mode. The examples in the table use the hostname Switch.
Table 2-1
Command Mode Summary
Mode
Access Method
User EXEC
Begin a session with
your switch.
Privileged EXEC
While in user EXEC
mode, enter the
enable command.
Global configuration
While in privileged
EXEC mode, enter
the configure
command.
Config-vlan
While in global
configuration mode,
enter the
vlan vlan-id
command.
VLAN configuration
While in privileged
EXEC mode, enter
the vlan database
command.
Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 for HP Software Configuration Guide
2-2
describes the main command modes, how to access each one, the prompt you see in that mode,
Prompt
Switch>
Switch#
Switch(config)#
Switch(config-vlan)#
Switch(vlan)#
Chapter 2
Using the Command-Line Interface
Exit Method
About This Mode
Enter logout or
Use this mode to
quit.
•
•
•
Enter disable to
Use this mode to verify
exit.
commands that you have
entered. Use a password to
protect access to this mode.
To exit to privileged
Use this mode to configure
EXEC mode, enter
parameters that apply to the
exit or end, or press
entire switch.
Ctrl-Z.
To exit to global
Use this mode to configure
configuration mode,
VLAN parameters. When VTP
enter the exit
mode is transparent, you can
command.
create extended-range VLANs
(VLAN IDs greater than 1005)
To return to
and save configurations in the
privileged EXEC
switch startup configuration
mode, press Ctrl-Z
file.
or enter end.
To exit to privileged
Use this mode to configure
EXEC mode, enter
VLAN parameters for VLANs
exit.
1 to 1005 in the VLAN
database.
Change terminal settings.
Perform basic tests.
Display system
information.
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