DES-3000 Series Layer 2 Switch CLI Reference Manual
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COMMAND SYNTAX
The following symbols are used to describe how command entries are made and values and arguments are specified in this
manual. The online help contained in the CLI and available through the console interface uses the same syntax.
Note: All commands are case-sensitive. Be sure to disable Caps Lock or
any other unwanted function that changes text case.
<angle brackets>
Purpose Encloses a variable or value that must be specified.
Syntax
config ipif [System] [{ipaddress <network_address> | vlan
<vlan_name> | state [enable | disable]} | bootp | dhcp]
Description In the above syntax example a VLAN name must be specified in the
<vlan_name 32> space and the network address in the <network_address>
space. Do not type the angle brackets.
Example
Command
config ipif System ipaddress 10.24.22.5/255.0.0.0 vlan Design state
enable
[square brackets]
Purpose Encloses a required value or set of required arguments. One value or
argument can be specified.
Syntax
create account [admin | user] <username 15>
Description
In the above syntax example, an admin or a user level account must be
specified to be created. Do not type the square brackets.
Example
Command
create account admin Darren
| vertical bar
Purpose Separates two or more mutually exclusive items in a list, one of which must
be entered.
Syntax
show multicast_fdb {vlan <vlan_name 32> | mac_address <macaddr>}
Description
In the above syntax example, either a VLAN, or a MAC address must be
specified to show multicast FDB entries. Do not type the vertical bar.
Example
Command
show multicast_fdb {vlan <vlan_name 32> | mac_address <macaddr>}
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