NETGEAR Common Parameter Values

Using the Command-Line Interface
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ProSafe M4100 and M7100 Managed Switches
The parameters for a command might include mandatory values, optional values, or keyword
choices. Table 1 describes the conventions this document uses to distinguish between value
types.
Table 1. Parameter Conventions
<value>
[value]
{choice1 |
choice2}
choice1 | choice2
[{choice1 |
choice2}]
Common Parameter Values
Parameter values might be names (strings) or numbers. To use spaces as part of a name
parameter, enclose the name value in double quotes. For example, the expression “System
Name with Spaces” forces the system to accept the spaces. Empty strings (““) are not valid
user-defined strings. Table 2 describes common parameter values and value formatting.
Symbol Example Description
<> angle brackets Indicates that you must enter a value in place of the
brackets and text inside them.
[] square brackets Indicates an optional parameter that you can enter in
place of the brackets and text inside them.
{} curly braces Indicates that you must select a parameter from the list of
choices.
| Vertical bars Separates the mutually exclusive choices.
[{}] Braces within
square brackets Indicates a choice within an optional element.
Table 2. Parameter Descriptions
Parameter Description
ipaddr This parameter is a valid IP address. You can enter the IP address in the following formats:
a (32 bits)
a.b (8.24 bits)
a.b.c (8.8.16 bits)
a.b.c.d (8.8.8.8)
In addition to these formats, the CLI accepts decimal, hexadecimal, and octal formats
through the following input formats (where n is any valid hexadecimal, octal, or decimal
number):
0xn (CLI assumes hexadecimal format)
0n (CLI assumes octal format with leading zeros)
n (CLI assumes decimal format)
ipv6-address FE80:0000:0000:0000:020F:24FF:FEBF:DBCB, or
FE80:0:0:0:20F:24FF:FEBF:DBCB, or
FE80::20F24FF:FEBF:DBCB, or
FE80:0:0:0:20F:24FF:128:141:49:32
For more information, refer to RFC 3513.
Interface or
slot/port Valid slot and port number separated by forward slashes. For example, 0/1 represents slot
number 0 and port number 1.