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CLI Basics
This chapter describes the command structure and command modes. FTOS commands are in a
text-based interface that allows you to use launch commands, change the command modes, and
configure interfaces and protocols.
This chapter covers the following topics:
• Accessing the Command Line
• Multiple Configuration Users
• Navigating the Command Line Interface
• Obtaining Help
• Using the Keyword No
• Filtering show Commands
• Command Modes
Accessing the Command Line
When the system boots successfully, you are positioned on the command line in the EXEC mode and
not prompted to log in. You can access the commands through a serial console port or a Telnet session.
When you Telnet into the switch, you are prompted to enter a login name and password.
The text below is an example of a successful Telnet login session.
telnet 172.31.1.53
Trying 172.31.1.53...
Connected to 172.31.1.53.
Escape character is '^]'.
Login: username
Password:
FTOS>
Once you log into the switch, the prompt provides you with current command-level information (refer
to Table 2-1).