100 ExtremeWare Software 7.3.0 Command Reference Guide
Commands for Accessing the Switch
show switch
show switch
Description
Displays the current switch information.
Syntax Description
This command has no arguments or variables.
Default
N/A.
Usage Guidelines
Viewing statistics on a regular basis allows you to see how well your network is performing. If you
keep simple daily records, you will see trends emerging and notice problems arising before they cause
major network faults. This way, statistics can help you get the best out of your network.
The
show switch
command displays:
• sysName, sysLocation, sysContact
• MAC address
• License type
• System mode
• Diagnostics mode (BlackDiamond switch only)
• RED configuration
• DLCS state
• Backplane load sharing (BlackDiamond switch only)
• System health check
• Recovery mode
• Transceiver diagnostics
• FDB-scan diagnostics
• MSM failover information (BlackDiamond switch only)
• Watchdog state
• Reboot loop information
• Current date, time, system boot time, and time zone configuration
• Configuration modified information
• Any scheduled reboot information
• Scheduled upload/download information
• Operating environment (temperature, fans, and power supply status)
• Software image information (primary/secondary image, date/time, version)