Using The Command-Line Interface; Command Syntax - NETGEAR FSM7328PS - ProSafe 24 Port 10/100 L3 Managed Stackable Switch Reference Manual

Command Line Interface Reference for the ProSafe 7300S Series Layer-3 Stackable Switches,
7300S Series Stackable Switch software includes a set of comprehensive management
functions for managing both the switch and the network. You can manage the 7300S
Series Stackable Switch software by using one of the following three methods:
• Web-based
• VT100 interface
• Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
Each of the management methods enables you to configure, manage, and control the
software locally or remotely using in-band or out-of-band mechanisms. Management is
standards-based, with configuration parameters and a private MIB providing control for
functions not completely specified in the MIBs.

2.3 Using the Command-Line Interface

The command-line interface (CLI) is a text-based way to manage and monitor the system.
You can access the CLI by using a direct serial connection or by using a remote logical
connection with telnet or SSH.
This section describes the CLI syntax, conventions, and modes. It contains the following
topics:
• Section 2.3.1 "Command Syntax" on page 2-2
• Section 2.3.2 "Command Conventions" on page 2-3
• Section 2.3.3 "Unit-Slot-Port Naming Convention" on page 2-5
• Section 2.3.4 "Using the "No" Form of a Command" on page 2-6
• Section 2.3.5 "Command Modes" on page 2-6
• Section 2.3.6 "Entering CLI Commands" on page 2-9
• Section 2.3.7 "Using CLI Help" on page 2-10
• Section 2.3.8 "Accessing the CLI" on page 2-11

2.3.1 Command Syntax

A command is one or more words that might be followed by one or more parameters.
Parameters can be required or optional values.
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