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enable
This command activates Privileged Exec mode. In privileged mode, additional
commands are available, and certain commands display additional information. See
“Understanding Command Modes” on page 21-6.
Syntax
enable
[level]
level - Privilege level to log into the device.
The device has two predefined privilege levels: 0: Normal Exec,
15: Privileged Exec. Enter level 15 to access Privileged Exec mode.
Default Setting
Level 15
Command Mode
Normal Exec
Command Usage
• “super” is the default password required to change the command mode from
Normal Exec to Privileged Exec. (To set this password, see the
enable
password
command on page 25-3.)
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Chapter 22: General Commands
These commands are used to control the command access mode, configuration
mode, and other basic functions.
Table 22-1 General Commands
Command Function
enable Activates privileged mode
disable Returns to normal mode from privileged mode
configure Activates global configuration mode
show history Shows the command history buffer
reload Restarts the system
prompt Customizes the CLI prompt
end Returns to Privileged Exec mode
exit Returns to the previous configuration mode, or exits the CLI
quit Exits a CLI session
help Shows how to use help
? Shows options for command completion (context sensitive)
Mode Page
NE
PE
PE
NE, PE
PE
GC
any
config.
mode
any
NE, PE
any
any
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NA
NA