DES-1228/ME Metro Ethernet Managed Switch CLI Reference Guide
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The following symbols are used to describe how command entries are made and values and arguments are specified in this
manual.
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
32> | state [enable | disable}] | bootp | dhcp]
Description
In the above syntax example, users must supply an IP interface name in the
<System> space, a VLAN name 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 10.24.22.5/8 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 | operator| Power User|user] <username 15>
Description
In the above syntax example, users must specify either an admin or a user
level account to be created. Do not type the square brackets.
Example Command
create account admin ctsnow
| 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>
Description
In the above syntax example, users must specify either admin, or user. Do
not type the vertical bar.
Example Command
create account admin ctsnow
