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Users Manual of CS-6306R
3.1.2.4 CLI Interface
The switch provides three management interfaces for users: CLI (Command Line Interface) interface, Web
interface and Simple Network Management software. The command line interfaces for the switch can be
classified into several modes. Each command mode enables you to configure different groupware. The
command that can be used currently is up to the command mode where you are. You can enter the question
mark in different command modes to obtain the available command list. Common command modes are listed
in the following table:
Command Mode Login Mode Prompt Exit Mode
System monitoring mode
Enter Ctrl-p after the
power is on.
monitor#
Run quit.
User mode Log in. Switch>
Run exit or quit.
Management mode
Enter enter or enable in
user mode.
Switch#
Run exit or quit.
Office configuration mode
Enter config in
management mode.
Switch_config#
Run exit or quit or Ctrl-z
to directly back to the
management mode.
Port configuration mode
Enter the interface
command in office
configuration mode, such
as interface f0/1.
Switch_config_f0/1#
Run exit or quit or Ctrl-z
to directly back to the
management mode.
Each command mode is unsuitable to subsets of some commands. If problem occurs when you enter
commands, check the prompt and enter the question mark to obtain the available command list. Problem may
occur when you run in incorrect command mode or you misspelled the command.
Pay attention to the changes of the interface prompt and the relative command mode in the following cases:
Switch> enter
Password: <enter password>
Switch# config
Switch_config# interface f0/1
Switch_config_f0/1# quit
Switch_config# quit
Switch#
3.1.3 Help Function
Use the question mark (?) and the direction mark to help you enter commands:
 Enter a question mark. The currently available command list is displayed.
Switch> ?
 Enter several familiar characters and press the space key. The available command list starting with the
entered familiar characters is displayed.
Switch> s?