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CanogaOS Command Line Reference
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2 Using the Command-Line Interface
The Canoga Perkins 9170, 9171 and 9175 Metro Ethernet Switches are supported by CanogaOS software.
This chapter describes how to use the switch command-line interface (CLI) to configure software features.
Type of Memory
The switch flash memory stores the CanogaOS software image, the startup configuration file, and helper
files.
Platforms
This CanogaOS release runs on a variety of switches and modules. For a complete list, see the release
notes for this switch.
2.1 User EXEC Mode
After you access the device, you are automatically in user EXEC command mode. The EXEC commands
available at the user level are a subset of those available at the privileged level. In general, use the user
EXEC commands to temporarily change terminal settings, perform basic tests, and list system information.
The supported commands can vary depending on the version of software in use. To view a comprehensive
list of commands, enter a question mark (?) at the prompt.
Switch> ?
2.2 Privileged EXEC Mode
Because many of the privileged commands configure operating parameters, privileged access should be
password-protected to prevent unauthorized use. The privileged command set includes those commands
contained in user EXEC mode, as well as the configure privileged EXEC command through which you
access the remaining command modes.
If your system administrator has set a password, you are prompted to enter it before being granted access
to privileged EXEC mode. The password does not appear on the screen and is case sensitive. The
privileged EXEC mode prompt is the device name followed by the pound sign (#).
Switch#
Enter the enable command to access privileged EXEC mode:
Switch> enable
Switch#
The supported commands can vary depending on the version of software in use. To view a comprehensive
list of commands, enter a question mark (?) at the prompt.
Switch# ?
To return to user EXEC mode, enter the exit privileged EXEC command.
Global Configuration Mode
Global configuration commands apply to features that affect the device as a whole. Use the configure
privileged EXEC command to enter global configuration mode. The default is to enter commands from the