Dell 3324, 3348 Starting the CLI

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•Line Interface—Contains commands to configure the management connections.

These include commands such as line speed and timeout settings.

•IP Access-List—Contains commands to manage access lists. The commands create

and maintain the lists.

•Ethernet—Contains commands to manage port configuration.

•Management Access List—Contains commands to define access lists for

management. Access lists are used to manage access authorization and user

authentication.

•MAC List—Configures conditions required to allow traffic based on MAC addresses.

Starting the CLI

PowerConnect 3324/3348 can be managed over a direct connection to the console port or

via a Telnet connection. PowerConnect 3324/3348 is managed by typing command

keywords and parameters at the command prompt. Using the CLI is similar to entering

commands on a UNIX system.

If access is via a Telnet connection, ensure the device has an IP address defined and that the

workstation used to access the device is connected to the device prior to using CLI

commands.

For more information about configuring an initial IP Address, see "Initial Configuration".

To start the CLI:

1Start the device and wait until the startup prompt Console> is displayed.

2Configure the device and enter the necessary commands to complete the required

tasks.

3When finished, exit the session by entering quit or exit.

To log off the current user and log on a new user, type the login command in the Privileged

EXEC command mode.

NOTE: Telnet sessions are automatically disconnected after remaining idle for a user-defined

time period.