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Selecting a Management Interface
Advantages of Using the CLI
Selecting a Management
Interface
Advantages of Using the CLI
Figure 1-2. Example of The Command Prompt
■ Provides access to the complete set of the switch configuration, perfor-
mance, and diagnostic features.
■ Offers out-of-band access (through the RS-232 connection) or Telnet (in-
band) access.
■ Enables quick, detailed system configuration and management access to
system operators and administrators experienced in command prompt
interfaces.
■ Provides help at each level for determining available options and vari-
ables.
CLI Usage
■ For information on how to use the CLI, refer to chapter 3. "Using the
Command Line Interface (CLI)".
■ To perform specific procedures (such as configuring IP addressing or
VLANs), use the Contents listing at the front of the manual to locate the
information you need.
■ To monitor and analyze switch operation, see chapter 10, "Monitoring and
Analyzing Switch Operation".
■ For information on individual CLI commands, refer to the Index or to the
"Command Line Interface Reference Guide" available on HP’s ProCurve
website at
http://www.hp.com/go/procurve
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Operator Level
HP2512#
Manager Level
HP2512(config)#
Global Configuration Level
HP2512(<context>)#
Context Configuration Levels (port, VLAN)