Mellanox MLNX-OS®Command Reference Guide for SX1018HP Ethernet Managed Blade Switch

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1 Using the Command Line Interface

This chapter explains how to use the command line interface (CLI) of MLNX-OS SwitchX®.

1.1 CLI Modes

The CLI can be in one of three modes, and each mode makes available a certain group (or level) of

commands for execution. The different CLI configuration modes are:

Table 5 - CLI Modes and Config Context

Mode/Context Description

Standard When the CLI is launched, it begins in Standard mode. This is the

most restrictive mode and only has commands to query a

restricted set of state information. Users cannot take any actions

that directly affect the system, nor can they change any configu-

ration.

Enable The “enable” command moves the user to Enable mode. This

mode offers commands to view all state information and take

actions like rebooting the system, but it does not allow any con-

figuration to be changed. Its commands are a superset of those in

Standard mode. To return to Standard mode, enter “disable”.

Config The “configure terminal” command moves the user from Enable

mode to Config mode. Config mode is allowed only for user

accounts in the “admin” role (or capabilities) – see “User Roles

(Capabilities)”. This mode has a full unrestricted set of com-

mands to view anything, take any action, or change any configu-

ration. Its commands are a superset of those in Enable mode. To

return to Enable mode, enter “exit” or “no configure”. Note that

moving directly from/to Standard mode to/from Config mode is

not possible.

Config Interface Management Configuration mode for management interface mgmt0, mgmt1

and loopback.

Config interface ethernet Configuration mode for Ethernet interface.

Config Interface Port Channel Configuration mode for Port channel (LAG).

Config Vlan Configuration mode for VLAN.

Any Command Mode Several commands such as “show” can be applied within any

context.