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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 4-8.
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 4-36.)
• 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 (4-36)
Console>enable
Password: [privileged level password]
Console#