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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 4-7.
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 4-37.)
• The “#” character is appended to the end of the prompt to indicate that
the system is in privileged access mode.
Example
Related Commands
disable (4-28)
enable password (4-37)
Console>enable
Password: [privileged level password]
Console#