User guide

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Accessing the Switch
This chapter covers the following topics:
• Understanding the Command Syntax on page 2-1
• Line-Editing Keys on page 2-5
• Command History on page 2-6
• Common Commands on page 2-6
• Configuring Management Access on page 2-9
• Domain Name Service Client Services on page 2-13
• Checking Basic Connectivity on page 2-13
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This section describes the steps to take when entering a command. Refer to the sections
that follow for detailed information on using the command-line interface.
When entering a command at the prompt, ensure that you have the appropriate
privilege level. Most configuration commands require you to have the administrator
privilege level. To use the command-line interface (CLI), follow these steps:
1 Enter the command name.
If the command does not include a parameter or values, skip to Step 3. If the
command requires more information, continue to Step 2.
2 If the command includes a parameter, enter the parameter name and values.