Advantages Of Using The Cli - HP ProCurve 6400cl Series Management And Configuration Manual

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Advantages of Using the CLI

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Enables Telnet (in-band) access to the menu functionality.
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■; Allows faster navigation, avoiding delays that occur with slower
display of graphical objects over a web browser interface.
Provides more security; configuration information and passwords are
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not seen on the network.
Advantages of Using the CLI
HPswitch>
HPswitch#
HPswitch(config)#
HPswitch(<context>)#
For example:
HPswitch(eth-1-5)#
HPswitch(vlan-1)#
HPswitch(pim)#
HPswitch(rip)#
Figure 2-2. Command Prompt Examples
General Benefits
Provides access to the complete set of the switch configuration, perfor­
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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
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system operators and administrators experienced in command prompt
interfaces.
■; Provides help at each level for determining available options and vari­
ables.
Information on Using the CLI
■; For information on how to use the CLI, refer to chapter 3. "Using the
Command Line Interface (CLI)".
Prompt for Operator Level
Prompt for Manager Level
Prompt for Global Configuration Level
Prompt for Context Configuration Levels