System information

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General Commands
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The access mode shown in the following tables is indicated by these abbreviations:
NE (Normal Exec) IC (Interface Configuration)
PE (Privileged Exec) LC (Line Configuration)
GC (Global Configuration) VC (VLAN Database Configuration)
General Commands
enable
Use this command to activate Privileged Exec mode. In privileged mode, additional
commands are available, and certain commands display additional information. See
“Understanding Command Modes” on page 3-5.
Syntax
enable [level]
level - Privilege level to log into the device.
The device has two predefined privilege levels: 0: Normal Exec,
15: Privileged Exec. Enter level 15 to access Privileged Exec mode.
Rate Limiting Controls the maximum rate for traffic transmitted or received on a port 3-127
Authentication Configures RADIUS and TACACS+ client-server authentication for
logon access and commands for IEEE 802.1x port access control.
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Table 3-5. General Commands
Command Function Mode Page
enable Activates privileged mode NE 3-9
disable Returns to normal mode from privileged mode PE 3-10
configure Activates global configuration mode PE 3-11
show history Shows the contents of the command history buffer NE, PE 3-11
reload Restarts the system PE 3-12
prompt Customizes the CLI prompt GC 3-13
end Returns to Privileged Exec mode any config.
mode
3-13
exit Returns to the previous configuration mode, or exits the CLI any 3-13
quit Exits a CLI session NE, PE 3-14
help Shows how to use help any NA
? Shows options for command completion (context sensitive) any NA
Table 3-4. Command Groups
Command Group Description Page