4.1.3 Values
ipaddr
This parameter is a valid IP address, made up of four decimal bytes ranging from 0 to 255. The
default for all IP parameters consists of zeros (that is, 0.0.0.1). The interface IP address of 0.0.0.0 is
invalid. In some cases, the IP address can also be entered as a 32-bit number.
macaddr
The MAC address format is six hexadecimal numbers separated by colons, for example
00:06:29:32:81:40.
areaid
Area IDs may be entered in dotted-decimal notation (for example, 0.0.0.1). An area ID of 0.0.0.0 is
reserved for the backbone. Area IDs have the same form as IP addresses, but are distinct from IP
addresses. The IP network number of the sub-netted network may be used for the area ID.
slot/port
This parameter denotes a valid slot number and a valid port number. For example, 0/1
represents slot number 0 and port number 1. The <slot/port> field is composed of a valid slot number and
a valid port number separated by a forward slash (/).
logical
slot/port This parameter denotes a logical slot number and logical port number assigned. This is
applicable in the case of a port-channel (LAG). The operator can use the logical slot number and the
logical port number to configure the port-channel.
4.1.4 Conventions
1. Network addresses are used to define a link to a remote host, workstation or network. Network
addresses are shown using the following syntax:
2. Double quotation marks such as "System Name with Spaces" set off user defined strings. If the
operator wishes to use spaces as part of a name parameter then it must be enclosed in double
quotation marks.
3. Empty strings ("") are not valid user defined strings.
4. Command completion finishes spelling the command when enough letters of a command are typed
to uniquely identify the command word. The command may be executed by typing <enter>
(command abbreviation) or the command word may be completed by typing the <tab> or <space
bar> (command completion).
Address Type
Format
Range
ipaddr
A.B.C.D 0.0.0.0
to 255.255.255.255
(decimal)
macaddr
YY:YY:YY:YY:YY:YY:
hexidecimal digit pairs
Table 4-1
Network Address Syntax
5. The value 'Err' designates that the requested value was not internally accessible. This should never
happen and indicates that there is a case in the software that is not handled correctly.
6. The value of '-----' designates that the value is unknown.
4.1.5 Annotations
The CLI allows the user to type single-line annotations at the command prompt for use when writing test
or configuration scripts and for better readability. The exclamation point ('!') character flags the beginning