User guide

Chapter 7: Using the Command Line Interface
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Different CLI Modes and Prompts
Depending on the login name you use and the mode you enter, the system
prompt in the CLI varies.
 User Mode: When you log in as a normal user, who does not have full
permissions to configure the Dominion PX device, the > prompt
appears.
 Administrator Mode: When you log in as an administrator, who has full
permissions to configure the Dominion PX device, the # prompt
appears.
 Configuration Mode: You can enter the configuration mode from the
administrator mode. In this mode, the prompt changes to config:#
and you can change Dominion PX device and network configurations.
See Entering the Configuration Mode (on page 158).
 Diag
no
stic Mode: You can enter the diagnostic mode from the
administrator mode. In this mode, the prompt changes to diag:> and
you can perform the network troubleshooting commands, such as the
ping command. See Entering the Diagnostic Mode (on page 217).
Closing a Serial Connection
Close the window or terminal emulation program when you finish
accessing a Dominion PX device over the serial connection.
When accessing or upgrading multiple Dominion PX devices, do not
transfer the serial cable from one device to another without closing the
serial connection window first.
Help Command
The help command shows a list of main CLI commands. This is helpful
when you are not familiar with the commands.
The help command syntax is:
# help
Press Enter after typing the command, and a list of main commands is
displayed.
Tip: You can check what parameters are available for a specific CLI
command by adding a question mark to the end of the command. See
Querying Available Parameters for a Command (on page 215).