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4-1
4
Commands
This chapter contains a description of each command-line interface command for the
Summit. It also provides the following information related to Summit commands:
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Command syntax
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Line-editing commands
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Command history substitution
In order for configuration changes to be retained through a Switch power cycle or
reboot, you must issue a SAVE command after you have made the change. For
more information on the SAVE command, refer to
Chapter 11
.
U
NDERSTANDING
THE
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OMMAND
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YNTAX
This section describes the steps to take when entering a command. Refer to the sections
that follow for detailed information on using the command-line interface.
To use the command-line interface, follow these steps:
1
When entering a command at the prompt, ensure that you have the appropriate
privilege level.
Most conÞguration commands require you to have the administrator privilege level.
2
Enter the command name.
If the command does not include a parameter or values, skip to Step 3. If the
command requires more information, or if you want to include optional arguments,
continue to Step 2a.
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