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COMMAND SYNTAX
The following symbols are used to describe how command entries are made and values and arguments are specified in this
manual. The online help contained in the CLI and available through the console interface uses the same syntax.
Note: All commands are case-sensitive. Be sure to disable Caps Lock or any other
unwanted function that changes text case.
<angle brackets>
Purpose Encloses a variable or value that must be specified.
Syntax
create ipif <ipif_name> vlan <vlan_name 32> ipaddress
<network_address>
Description In the above syntax example, you must supply an IP interface name in
the <ipif_name> space, a VLAN name in the <vlan_name 32> space,
and the network address in the <network_address> space. Do not
type the angle brackets.
Example
Command
create ipif Engineering vlan Design ipaddress
10.24.22.5/255.0.0.0
[square brackets]
Purpose Encloses a required value or set of required arguments. One value or
argument can be specified.
Syntax
create account [admin|user]
Description
In the above syntax example, you must specify either an
admin
or a
user
level account to be created. Do not type the square brackets.
Example
Command
create account admin
| vertical bar
Purpose Separates two or more mutually exclusive items in a list, one of which
must be entered.
Syntax
show snmp [community|detail]
Description
In the above syntax example, you must specify either
community,
or
detail
. Do not type the backslash.
Example
Command
show snmp community
{braces}
Purpose Encloses an optional value or set of optional arguments.
Syntax
reset {[config|system]}
