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28 Management Networks for Dell EMC Networking
Remote access
Once the communication link is established between a management station and a managed device, there are
multiple applications that can be used to open a management session with the device. Each application is
based on a CLI, GUI, or SNMP interface. This section provides an explanation and sample screens of the
three interfaces.
7.1 Command Line Interface
The Command Line Interface, or CLI, is an application that is operated through an ASCII terminal. The user
has greater configuration flexibility by entering the commands directly. The CLI is a basic command-line
interpreter with command-line completion, inline syntax help, and prior command recall. The CLI can be
accessed from a console terminal connected to a console port or through an SSH/Telnet session. A switch
can be configured and maintained by entering commands into the CLI.
The CLI is the choice of most engineers for configuring and maintaining switches. It allows for copying and
pasting parts, or all, of a configuration to re-use on other systems. The CLI also provides a basis for scripting
and automation. The following is an example taken from Chapter 4 of commands entered at a command line:
OS10#configure
OS10(conf)#interface mgmt 1/1/1
OS10(conf-if-ma-1/1/1)#no ip address dhcp
OS10(conf-if-ma-1/1/1)#ip address 192.168.1.10/24
Terminal emulators are available for Windows or Linux that run on a PC. Terminal emulators provide a
method for entering CLI commands. A terminal emulator example is provided in Appendix A.
7.2 Graphical User Interface
Dell EMC PowerSwitch N-Series switches contain a web-based graphical user interface, or GUI. The GUI
allows you to access the switch from an Internet browser using the HTTP or HTTPS protocol.
Graphical User Interface