Administrator Guide

ECMP GROUP Mode

To enable or configure traffic distribution monitoring on an ECMP link bundle, use ECMP GROUP mode. For more information,

see ecmp_overview.

To enter ECMP GROUP mode:

1. Verify that you are logged in to CONFIGURATION mode.

2. Enter the ecmp-group command then enter the ECMP group ID. The prompt changes to include (conf-ecmp-group-ecmp-

group-id).

You can return to CONFIGURATION mode by using the exit command.

EIS Mode

To enable or configure Egress Interface Selection (EIS), use EIS mode. For more information, see EIS Commands.

To enter EIS mode:

1. Verify that you are logged in to CONFIGURATION mode.

2. Enter the management egress-interface-selection command. The prompt changes to include (conf-mgmt-eis).

You can return to CONFIGURATION mode by using the exit command.

EXEC Mode

When you initially log in to the switch, by default, you are logged in to EXEC mode. This mode allows you to view settings and

enter EXEC Privilege mode, which is used to configure the device.

When you are in EXEC mode, the > prompt is displayed following the host name prompt, which is “Dell” by default. You can

change the host name prompt using the hostname command.

NOTE: Each mode prompt is preceded by the host name.

EXEC Privilege Mode

The enable command accesses EXEC Privilege mode. If an administrator has configured an “Enable” password, you are

prompted to enter it.

EXEC Privilege mode allows you to access all the commands accessible in EXEC mode, plus other commands, such as to clear

address resolution protocol (ARP) entries and IP addresses. In addition, you can access CONFIGURATION mode to configure

interfaces, routes and protocols on the switch. While you are logged in to EXEC Privilege mode, the # prompt is displayed.

EXTENDED COMMUNITY LIST Mode

To enable and configure a BGP extended community, use EXTENDED COMMUNITY LIST mode. For more information, see BGP

Extended Communities (RFC 4360).

To enter EXTENDED COMMUNITY LIST mode:

1. Verify that you are logged in to CONFIGURATION mode.

2. Enter the ip extcommunity-list command then a community list name. The prompt changes to include (conf-ext-

community-list).

You can return to CONFIGURATION mode by using the exit command.

FRRP Mode

To enable or configure Force10 Resilient Ring Protocol (FRRP), use FRRP mode. For more information, see Force10 Resilient

Ring Protocol (FRRP).

To enter FRRP mode:

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