Using the Command-Line Interface
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ProSafe M4100 Series Managed Switches
Common Parameter Values
Parameter values might be names (strings) or numbers. To use spaces as part of a name
parameter, enclose the name value in double quotes. For example, the expression “System
Name with Spaces” forces the system to accept the spaces. Empty strings (““) are not valid
user-defined strings.
Table
2
describes common parameter values and value formatting.
Table 2. Parameter Descriptions
a (32 bits)
a.b (8.24 bits)
a.b.c (8.8.16 bits)
0xn (CLI assumes hexadecimal format)
0n (CLI assumes octal format with leading zeros)
{} curly braces
{choice1 |
choice2}
Indicates that you must select a parameter from the list of
choices.
| Vertical bars
choice1 | choice2
Separates the mutually exclusive choices.
[{}] Braces within
square brackets
[{choice1 |
choice2}]
Indicates a choice within an optional element.
Parameter
Description
ipaddr
This parameter is a valid IP address. You can enter the IP address in the following formats:
a.b.c.d (8.8.8.8)
In addition to these formats, the CLI accepts decimal, hexadecimal and octal formats
through the following input formats (where
n
is any valid hexadecimal, octal or decimal
number):
n (CLI assumes decimal format)
ipv6-address
FE80:0000:0000:0000:020F:24FF:FEBF:DBCB, or
FE80:0:0:0:20F:24FF:FEBF:DBCB, or
FE80::20F24FF:FEBF:DBCB, or
FE80:0:0:0:20F:24FF:128:141:49:32
For additional information, refer to RFC 3513.
Interface or
unit/slot/port
Valid slot and port number separated by forward slashes. For example, 0/1 represents slot
number 0 and port number 1.
Logical Interface
Represents a logical slot and port number. This is applicable in the case of a port-channel
(LAG). You can use the logical unit/slot/port to configure the port-channel.
Character strings
Use double quotation marks to identify character strings, for example, “System Name with
Spaces”. An empty string (“”) is not valid.
Table 1. Parameter Conventions
Symbol
Example
Description
