xStack® DES-3528/DES-3552 Series Layer 2 Managed Stackable Fast Ethernet Switch CLI Reference Guide
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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 command_history <value 1-40>
Description
In the above syntax example, users must supply the number of command history entries in
the <value 1-40> space. Do not type the angle brackets.
Example Command config command_history 20
[square brackets]
Purpose
Encloses a required value or set of required arguments. One value or argument can be
specified.
Syntax create account [admin | operator | power_user | user] <username 15> {encrypt
[plain_text | sha_1] <password>}
Description In the above syntax example, users must specify either an admin-, operator-, power
user-, or a user-level account to be created. Do not type the square brackets.
Example Command create account admin Tommy
| vertical bar
Purpose
Separates two or more mutually exclusive items in a list, one of which must be entered.
Syntax create account [admin | operator | power_user | user] <username 15> {encrypt
[plain_text | sha_1] <password>}
Description In the above syntax example, users must specify either an admin-, operator-, power
user-, or a user-level account to be created. Do not type the vertical bar.
Example Command create account admin Tommy