Cisco Catalyst 2960-XR User Manual

DETAILED STEPS
PurposeCommand or Action
Enters the global configuration mode.configure terminal
Example:
Switch# configure terminal
Step 1
Selects the virtual terminal line on which to restrict access.
line vty line
Example:
Switch(config)# line vty 10
Step 2
Changes the default privilege level for the line.
privilege level level
Step 3
Example:
Switch(config)# privilege level 15
For level, the range is from 0 to 15. Level 1 is for normal user
EXEC mode privileges. Level 15 is the level of access permitted
by the enable password.
Returns to privileged EXEC mode.end
Example:
Switch(config)# end
Step 4
What to Do Next
Users can override the privilege level you set using the privilege level line configuration command by logging
in to the line and enabling a different privilege level. They can lower the privilege level by using the disable
command. If users know the password to a higher privilege level, they can use that password to enable the
higher privilege level. You might specify a high level or privilege level for your console line to restrict line
usage.
Related Topics
Privilege Levels, on page 24
Logging into and Exiting a Privilege Level
Beginning in user EXEC mode, follow these steps to log into a specified privilege level and exit a specified
privilege level.
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Controlling Switch Access with Passwords and Privilege Levels
Logging into and Exiting a Privilege Level

Cisco Catalyst 2960-XR Specifications

General

Stacking Bandwidth	80 Gbps
Layer Support	Layer 2 and Layer 3
Jumbo Frame Support	9198 bytes
RAM	512 MB
Input Voltage	100-240V AC
Model	Catalyst 2960-XR
Uplink Interfaces	4 x 1G SFP or 2 x 10G SFP+
Downlink Interfaces	24 or 48 x Gigabit Ethernet ports
Power Supply	Internal
MAC Address Table Size	16, 000 entries
PoE	Available on PoE models
Weight	4.5 kg
Features	energy efficiency
Stacking	Up to 8 switches
Operating Temperature	0 to 45°C