HP 6120 Advantages of Using the CLI, General Benefits, Information on Using the CLI, Figure 2-2.Command Prompt Examples

		Selecting a Management Interface
		Advantages of Using the CLI
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)#

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 and through the through the OA network, 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)”.

■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.

■For monitoring and analyzing switch operation, refer to Appendix B.

■For information on individual CLI commands, refer to the Index or to the online Help provided in the CLI interface.

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