Command Syntax Symbols - D-Link DGS-3200 SERIES Cli Manual

In the above example, all of the possible next parameters for the show command are displayed. At the next command
prompt, the up arrow was used to re-enter the show command, followed by the account parameter. The CLI then
displays the user accounts configured on the Switch.

1-3 Command Syntax Symbols

angle brackets <>
square brackets [ ]
vertical bar |
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Enclose a variable or value. You must specify the variable or value. For example,
in the syntax
create ipif <ipif_name 12> <network_address> <vlan_name 32> {secondary
| state [ enable | disable | proxy_arp [enable | disable]}
you must supply an IP interface name for <ipif_name 12> ,a vlan name for
<vlan_name 32> and an address for <network_address> when entering the
command. Do not type the angle brackets.
Enclose a required value or list of required arguments. One or more values or
arguments must be specified. For example, in the syntax
create account [admin | user]
you must specify either the admin-level or user-level account when entering the
command. Do not type the square brackets.
Separates mutually exclusive items in a list, one of which must be entered. For
example, in the syntax
show snmp [community | traps]
you must specify either the community or trap receiver in the command. Do not
type the vertical bar.
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