Command Modes

GC (Global Configuration) Mode

Command

Description

 

 

aaa authentication enable

Defines authentication method lists for accessing higher privilege

 

levels.

 

 

aaa authentication login

Defines login authentication.

 

 

aaa authentication dot1x

Specifies one or more authentication, authorization, and accounting

 

(AAA) methods for use on interfaces running IEEE 802.1X.

 

 

arp

Adds a permanent entry in the ARP cache.

 

 

arp timeout

Configures how long an entry remains in the ARP cache

 

 

asset-tag

Specifies the device asset-tag.

 

 

bridge aging-time

Sets the address table aging time.

 

 

bridge multicast filtering

Enables filtering of multicast addresses.

 

 

clock source

Configures an external time source for the system clock.

 

 

clock timezone

Sets the time zone for display purposes

 

 

clock summer-time

Configures the system to automatically switch to summer time

 

(daylight saving time).

 

 

crypto certificate generate

Generates a HTTPS certificate.

 

 

crypto certificate import

Imports a certificate signed by Certification Authority for HTTPS.

 

 

crypto key generate dsa

Generates DSA key pairs.

 

 

crypto key generate rsa

Generates RSA key pairs.

 

 

crypto key pubkey-chain ssh

Enters SSH Public Key-chain configuration mode.

 

 

dot1x system-auto-control

Enables 802.1x globally.

 

 

enable password

Sets a local password to control access to normal and privilege levels.

 

 

end

Ends the current configuration session and returns to the previous

 

command mode.

 

 

gvrp enable (global)

Enables GVRP globally.

 

 

hostname

Specifies or modifies the device host name.

 

 

interface ethernet

Enters the interface configuration mode to configure an Ethernet type

 

interface.

 

 

interface port-channel

Enters the interface configuration mode of a specific port-channel.

 

 

Command Modes

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Dell 5324 manual Command Modes, GC Global Configuration Mode

5324 specifications

The Dell 5324 is a high-performance network switch that is designed to meet the demands of modern enterprise networking. This switch represents a blend of advanced features aimed at enhancing network efficiency, reliability, and scalability, which are crucial for businesses looking to optimize their infrastructure.

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