Users Guide

ECMP GROUP Mode

To enable or congure trac distribution monitoring on an ECMP link bundle, use ECMP GROUP mode. For more information, refer

to 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 congure Egress Interface Selection (EIS), use EIS mode.

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 congure 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 congured 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 congure

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 congure a BGP extended community, use EXTENDED COMMUNITY LIST mode.

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 congure Force10 Resilient Ring Protocol (FRRP), use FRRP mode. For more information, refer to Force10 Resilient

Ring Protocol (FRRP).

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