Extreme Networks Px Series Using the Command-Line Interface, Syntax Symbols, SymbolDescription

Using the Command-Line Interface

To use the command-line interface:

1Enter the command name. You can use abbreviated syntax; see below.

2If the command includes a parameter, enter the parameter name and value.

The value specifies how you want the parameter to be set. Values can be numbers, strings, or addresses, depending on the parameter.

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

Most commands are not executed immediately, but are deferred until you issue the build command. Exceptions are noted when the commands are described in this manual.

Abbreviated Syntax and Command Completion

Abbreviated syntax is the shortest unambiguous abbreviation of a command or parameter. Typically, this is the first three letters of the command.

The Px series application switch provides command completion by way of the [Tab] key. If you enter a command using the abbreviated syntax, pressing the [Tab] key displays a list of available options, and places the cursor at the end of the command.

The command-line interface also has a syntax helper that provides assistance if you have entered an incorrect command.

Syntax Symbols

In describing command syntax, this manual uses symbols as described in Table 4-1. The symbols explain how to enter the command, and you do not type them as part of the command itself.

Table 4-1:Command Syntax Symbols

SymbolDescription

angle brackets < > Enclose a variable or value. You must specify the variable or value. Do not type the angle brackets.

square brackets [ ] Enclose a required value or list of required arguments. One or more values or arguments can be specified. Do not type the square brackets.

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