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CHAPTER 1
ISCLI Basics
Your switch is ready to perform basic switching functions right out of the box. Some of the
more advanced features, however, require some administrative configuration before they can
be used effectively.
This guide describes the individual ISCLI commands available for the switch
.
The ISCLI provides a direct method for collecting switch information and performing switch
configuration. Using a basic terminal, the ISCLI allows you to view information and statistics
about the switch, and to perform any necessary configuration.
This chapter explains how to access the IS Command Line Interface (ISCLI) for the switch.
ISCLI Command Modes
The ISCLI has three major command modes, listed in order of increasing privileges,
as follows:
 User EXEC mode
This is the initial mode of access. By default, password checking is disabled for this mode,
on console.
 Privileged EXEC mode
This mode is accessed from User EXEC mode. A password is required to enter Privileged
EXEC mode. The default password is enable. Enter disable to turn off privileged
commands.
 Global Configuration mode
This mode allows you to make changes to the running configuration. If you save the con-
figuration, the settings survive a reload of the switch. Several sub-modes can be accessed
from the Global Configuration mode. For more details, see Table 1-1 on page 16.