Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switch CLI Software Configuration Guide, NX-OS 4.0(1a)N1 (OL-16597-01, January 2009)

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Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switch CLI Software Configuration Guide
OL-16597-01
Configuration Fundamentals
CHAPTER 2 Using the Command-Line Interface 2-1
Accessing the Command Line Interface 2-1
Using the CLI 2-2
Using CLI Command Modes 2-2
CLI Command Hierarchy 2-3
EXEC Mode Commands 2-3
Configuration Mode Commands 2-5
Using Commands 2-6
Listing Commands and Syntax 2-6
Entering Command Sequences 2-7
Undoing or Reverting to Default Values or Conditions 2-7
Using Keyboard Shortcuts 2-7
Using CLI Variables 2-9
User-Defined Persistent CLI Variables 2-9
Using Command Aliases 2-10
Defining Command Aliases 2-10
Command Scripts 2-11
Executing Commands Specified in a Script 2-11
Using CLI Variables in Scripts 2-12
Setting the Delay Time 2-13
CHAPTER 3 Configuring the Switch 3-1
Image Files on the Switch 3-1
Starting the Switch 3-2
Boot Sequence 3-2
Console Settings 3-3
Upgrading the Switch 3-4
Downgrading from a Higher Release 3-6
Initial Configuration 3-7
Configuration Prerequisites 3-7
Initial Setup 3-8
Preparing to Configure the Switch 3-8
Default Login 3-9
Configuring the Switch 3-9
Changing the Initial Configuration 3-12
Accessing the Switch 3-12