Chapter 1: Command Reference Overview - Extreme Networks ExtremeWare XOS Command Reference Manual

1 Command Reference Overview
Introduction
This guide provides details of the command syntax for all ExtremeWare
ExtremeWare XOS version 11.3.
This guide does not provide feature descriptions, explanations of the technologies, or configuration
examples. For information about the various features and technologies supported by Extreme Networks
switches, see the installation and user guides for your product. This guide does not replace the
installation and user guides; this guide supplements the installation and user guides.
This chapter discusses the following topics:
Audience on page 31
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Structure of this Guide on page 32
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Platforms and Required Software Versions on page 32
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Software Licensing on page 32
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Understanding the Command Syntax on page 34
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Port Numbering on page 36
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Line-Editing Keys on page 38
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Command History on page 38
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Audience
This guide is intended for use by network administrators who are responsible for installing and setting
up network equipment. It assumes a basic working knowledge of the following:
Local area networks (LANs)
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Ethernet concepts
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Ethernet switching and bridging concepts
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Routing concepts
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Internet Protocol (IP) concepts
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Routing Information Protocol (RIP) and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) concepts
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Border Gateway Protocol (BGP-4) concepts
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IP Multicast concepts
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Protocol Independent Multicast (PIM) concepts
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Internet Packet Exchange (IPX) concepts
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Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
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This guide also assumes that you have read the Installation and User Guide for your product.
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