Dell PowerEdge FX2/FX2s - Manual (Page 29)

NOTE: Each mode prompt is preceded by the host name.
EXEC Privilege Mode
The enable command accesses EXEC Privilege mode. If an administrator has configured an “Enable”
password, you are prompted to enter it.
EXEC Privilege mode allows you to access all the commands accessible in EXEC mode, plus other
commands, such as to clear address resolution protocol (ARP) entries and IP addresses. In addition, you
can access CONFIGURATION mode to configure interfaces, routes and protocols on the switch. While
you are logged in to EXEC Privilege mode, the # prompt displays.
CONFIGURATION Mode
In EXEC Privilege mode, use the configure command to enter CONFIGURATION mode and configure
routing protocols and access interfaces.
To enter CONFIGURATION mode:
1. Verify that you are logged in to EXEC Privilege mode.
2. Enter the configure command. The prompt changes to include (conf).
From this mode, you can enter INTERFACE mode by using the interface command.
INTERFACE Mode
To configure interfaces or IP services on those interfaces, use INTERFACE mode. An interface can be
physical (for example, a TenGigabit Ethernet port) or virtual (for example, the VLAN interface).
To enter INTERFACE mode:
1. Verify that you are logged in to CONFIGURATION mode.
2. Enter the interface command and then enter an interface type and interface number that is
available on the switch.
The prompt changes to include the designated interface and slot/port number. For example:
Prompt Interface Type
Dell(conf-if-
te-0/1)# Ten-Gigabit Ethernet interface then slot/port information
Dell(conf-if-
vl-1)# VLAN Interface then VLAN number (range 1–4094)
Dell(conf-if-
ma-0/0)# Management Ethernet interface then slot/port information
Dell(conf-if-
range)# Designated interface range (used for bulk configuration)
LINE Mode
To configure the console or virtual terminal parameters, use LINE mode.
To enter LINE mode:
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