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Chapter 32 Introducing the Commands
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• The optional fields in a command are enclosed in square brackets [], for instance,
configure snmp-server [contact
means that the
contact
and
location
fields are optional.
• “Command” refers to a command used in the command line interface (CI command).
• The | symbol means “or”.
• The entry
in the command lines refers to carriage return. Press
[ENTER]
or carriage
return after a command to execute the command.
• Use the up (y) or down (z) arrow key to scroll through the command history list.
• The CLI does not accept partial or incomplete commands. You may enter a unique part of
a command and press
[TAB]
to have the switch automatically display the full command. For
example, if you enter “
config
” and press
[TAB]
, the full command of “
configure
”
automatically displays.
• Each interface refers to a port on the switch. Commands configured after the interface
command correspond to the port.
• Type multiple ports or port ranges separated by a comma. Ranges of port numbers are
typed separated by a dash.
32.5 Getting Help
The system includes a help facility to provide you with the following information about the
commands:
• List of available commands under a command group.
• Detailed descriptions of the commands.
32.5.1 List of Available Commands
Enter “
help
” to display a list of available commands and the corresponding sub commands.
Enter “
?
” to display a list of commands you can use.
sysname> help
Commands available:
help
logout
exit
history
enable
show ip
ping
traceroute
ssh <1|2> <[user@]dest-ip>
ssh <1|2> <[user@]dest-ip> [command >]
sysname>