Command Line Interface 5-7

5.2 Basic Commands

help

The help command is in each command mode and displays a brief message about using the CLI help system.

help

 

SYNTAX DESCRIPTION:

The help command has no arguments or keywords.

DEFAULT VALUE:

The help command has no default setting.

COMMAND MODES:

All mode

REFERENCE:

Nortel

EXAMPLE:

 

Switch#help

Help can be requested at any point in a command by entering a question mark '?'. If nothing matches, the help list will be empty and you must backup until entering a '?' shows the available options.

Two styles of help are provided:

1.Full help is available when you are ready to enter a command argument (e.g. 'show ?') and describes each possible argument.

2.Partial help is provided when an abbreviated argument is entered and you want to know what arguments match the input (e.g. 'show pr?'.)

logout

The logout command logs the user out of the CLI session and returns to the Main Menu of the console interface menus.

logout

SYNTAX DESCRIPTION: The logout command has no arguments or keywords.

DEFAULT VALUE: The logout command has no default setting.

COMMAND MODES: All command mode

REFERENCE:Nortel

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