Chapter 4 Using The Command Line Interface Flashcards
CLI
Command line interface.
What is the name of Cisco’s operating system
IOS Internetwork Operating System.
What are the 3 most popular methods to access a switches CLI
Via console cable or through the LAN using SSH(secure she’ll) or Telnet.
What are the default console port settings
8N1
9600 bits/second No hardware flow control 8-bit ASCII No parity bits 1 stop bit
What is EXEC mode
It is the standard user mode in Cisco’s CLI. If the CLI lists the hostname filled by a > , then the user is in EXEC mode.
What is Enable mode
Is a privileged EXEC mode that lets you execute more powerful commands. If the hostname is followed by a # , then you are in enable mode.
What are the 4 memory types in a switch
RAM
Flash
Rom
NVRAM
What is the RAM in a switch used for.
RAM or random access memory is used for the working storage. It is where the running (active) config file is stored.
What is flash memory used for in a switch
It can be either a chip or a removable memory card. This is where fully functional IOS images are stored . This is also the location where the switch gets its Cisco IOS at boot time . This memory can also be used for other files , including backup copies of config files .
What is ROM memory used for in a switch.
ROM or read only memory stores a bootstrap (or boot helper) program that is loaded when the switch first powers on. The bootstrap program then finds the IOS image and manages the process of loading into RAM, at which point the IOS takes over operation of the switch.
What is NVRAM used for in a switch
NVRAM or nonvolatile random access memory stores the initial or startup config file that is used when the switch is first powered on or reloaded.
Name and purpose of the two main Cisco IOS config files and where they are stored .
Startup-config : stores the initial configuration used anytime the switch reloads Cisco IOS. This is stored in NVRAM.
Running-config : stores currently used configuration commands. This file changes dynamically when someone enters commands in configuration mode.
What are the 3 ways /connector types for a console connection to a switch.
Serial port to RJ-45 console via rollover cable
Usb cable to usb converter to RJ-45 console via Rollover cable.
Usb cable to usb console via USB cable.
What are the 4 most common command prompts in config mode.
Global
Line
Interface
VLAN
What is the command for moving back between config modes
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