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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:

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

2. Enter the protocol frrp command then the ring ID. The prompt changes to include (conf-frrp-ring-id).

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

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