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Access Levels

When entering a command at the prompt, ensure that you have the appropriate privilege level. Most
configuration commands require you to have the administrator privilege level.
Syntax Symbols
You may see a variety of symbols shown as part of the command syntax. These symbols explain how to
enter the command, and you do not type them as part of the command itself.
command syntax symbols.
Table 4: Command syntax symbols
Symbol Description
angle brackets < > Enclose a variable or value. You must specify the variable or value. For example, in the
syntax
configure vlan <vlan_name> ipaddress <ip_address>
you must supply a VLAN name for <vlan_name> and an address for <ip_address>
when entering the command. Do not type the angle brackets. You may not include spaces
within angle brackets.
square brackets [ ] Enclose a required value or list of required arguments. One or more values or arguments
can be specified. For example, in the syntax
use image [primary | secondary]
you must specify either the primary or secondary image when entering the command. Do
not type the square brackets.
vertical bar | Separates mutually exclusive items in a list, one of which must be entered. For example,
in the syntax
configure snmp community [readonly | readwrite]
<alphanumeric_string>
you must specify either the read or write community string in the command. Do not type
the vertical bar.
braces { } Enclose an optional value or a list of optional arguments. One or more values or arguments
can be specified. For example, in the syntax
reboot {time <month> <day> <year> <hour> <min> <sec>} {cancel}
{warm} {msm <slot_id>}
you can specify either a particular date and time combination, or the keyword cancel to
cancel a previously scheduled reboot. If you do not specify an argument, the command will
prompt asking if you want to reboot the switch now. Do not type the braces.
Command Completion with Syntax Helper
The CLI has a built-in syntax helper. If you are unsure of the complete syntax for a particular command,
enter as much of the command as possible and press [Tab]. The syntax helper provides a list of options
for the remainder of the command, and places the cursor at the end of the command you have entered
so far, ready for the next option.
If the command is one where the next option is a named component, such as a VLAN, access profile, or
route map, the syntax helper will also list any currently configured names that might be used as the
next option. In situations where this list might be very long, the syntax helper will list only one line of
names, followed by an ellipses to indicate that there are more names than can be displayed.
The syntax helper also provides assistance if you have entered an incorrect command.
ExtremeWare XOS 11.3 Command Reference
Understanding the Command Syntax
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