3Com 9100 manual Accessing the Switch

34CHAPTER 3: ACCESSING THE SWITCH

Understanding the This section describes the steps to take when entering a command. Refer

Command Syntax to the sections that follow for detailed information on using the command-line interface.

To use the command-line interface (CLI), follow these steps:

1When entering a command at the prompt, ensure that you have the appropriate privilege level.

Most configuration commands require you to have the administrator privilege level.

2Enter the command name.

If the command does not include a parameter or values, skip to Step 3. If the command requires more information, continue to Step 2a.

a If the command includes a parameter, enter the parameter name and values.

b The value part of the command specifies how you want the parameter to be set. Values include numerics, strings, or addresses, depending on the parameter.

3After entering the complete command, press [Return].

If an asterisk (*) appears in front of the command-line prompt, it indicates that you have outstanding configuration changes that have not been saved. For more information on saving configuration changes, refer to Chapter 10.

Syntax Helper The CLI has a built-in syntax helper. If you are unsure of the complete syntax for a particular command, enter as much of the command as possible and press [Return]. The syntax helper provides a list of options for the remainder of the command.

The syntax helper also provides assistance if you have entered an incorrect command.

Command The switch provides command completion by way of the [Tab] key. If you Completion with enter a partial command, pressing the [Tab] key posts a list of available

Syntax Helper options, and places the cursor at the end of the command.