HP 2500 manual Advantages of Using the CLI, CLI Usage, HP2512#, HP2512config#

Selecting a Management Interface

Selecting a Management Interface

Advantages of Using the CLI

Advantages of Using the CLI

HP2512>	Operator Level
HP2512#	Manager Level
HP2512(config)#	Global Configuration Level

HP2512(<context>)# Context Configuration Levels (port, VLAN)

Figure 1-2. Example of The Command Prompt

■Provides access to the complete set of the switch configuration, perfor- mance, and diagnostic features.

■Offers out-of-band access (through the RS-232 connection) or Telnet (in- band) access.

■Enables quick, detailed system configuration and management access to system operators and administrators experienced in command prompt interfaces.

■Provides help at each level for determining available options and vari- ables.

CLI Usage

■For information on how to use the CLI, refer to chapter 3. "Using the Command Line Interface (CLI)".

■To perform specific procedures (such as configuring IP addressing or VLANs), use the Contents listing at the front of the manual to locate the information you need.

■To monitor and analyze switch operation, see chapter 10, "Monitoring and Analyzing Switch Operation".

■For information on individual CLI commands, refer to the Index or to the "Command Line Interface Reference Guide" available on HP’s ProCurve website at

http://www.hp.com/go/procurve

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