Selecting a Management Interface

Advantages of Using the CLI

Enables Telnet (in-band) access to the menu functionality.

Allows faster navigation, avoiding delays that occur with slower display of graphical objects over a web browser interface.

Provides more security; configuration information and passwords are not seen on the network.

Advantages of Using the CLI

ProCurve>

Prompt for Operator Level

ProCurve#

Prompt for Manager Level

ProCurve(config)#

Prompt for Global Configuration

 

Level

ProCurve(<context>)#

Prompt for Context

 

Configuration Levels

For example:

ProCurve(eth-1-5)#

ProCurve(vlan-1)#

ProCurve(rip)#

Figure 2-2. Command Prompt ExamplesGeneral Benefits

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.

Information on Using the CLI

For information on how to use the CLI, refer to Chapter 4. “Using the Command Line Interface (CLI)”.

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