Getting Started

Command Syntax Conventions

Command Syntax Conventions

This guide uses the following conventions for command syntax and displays.

Syntax: aaa port-access authenticator < port-list>

[ control < authorized auto unauthorized >]

Vertical bars ( ) separate alternative, mutually exclusive elements.

Square brackets ( [ ] ) indicate optional elements.

Braces ( < > ) enclose required elements.

Braces within square brackets ( [ < > ] ) indicate a required element within an optional choice.

Boldface indicates use of a CLI command, part of a CLI command syntax, or other displayed element in general text. For example:

“Use the copy tftp command to download the key from a TFTP server.”

Italics indicate variables for which you must supply a value when execut­ ing the command. For example, in this command syntax, you must provide one or more port numbers:

Syntax: aaa port-access authenticator < port-list>

Simulating Display Output

Commands or command output positioned to simulate displays of switch information in a computer screen are printed in a monospace font.

Command Prompts

In the default configuration, your Series 4100GL switch displays one of the following CLI prompts:

HP Procurve Switch 4104#

HP Procurve Switch 4108#

To simplify recognition, this guide uses HPswitch to represent command prompts for all models. That is:

HPswitch#

(You can use the hostname command to change the text in the CLI prompt.)

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