1. RUCKUS FastIron Command Reference, 08.0.95: The documentation for the ping command consistently shows its execution from the privileged EXEC mode. The command syntax examples are presented with the # prompt, such as ICX7150-24P Router# ping 10.20.30.40. This confirms the command's context. (See Chapter: "IP Application Commands", Section: "ping").
2. RUCKUS FastIron Administration Guide, 08.0.95: This guide describes the different Command Line Interface (CLI) modes. It explicitly states that privileged EXEC mode is used for "executing configuration and management commands," which includes diagnostics like ping. In contrast, it defines global configuration mode for making changes that affect the device as a whole. (See Chapter: "Getting Started with the CLI", Section: "CLI command modes").