Command Syntax - D-Link xStack DES-3528 Series Cli Reference Manual

xStack® DES-3528/DES-3552 Series Layer 2 Managed Stackable Fast Ethernet Switch CLI Reference Guide

Command Syntax

The following symbols are used to describe how command entries are made and values and arguments are specified
in this manual. The online help contained in the CLI and available through the console interface uses the same syntax.
NOTE: All commands are case-sensitive. Be sure to disable Caps Lock or any other unwanted
function that changes text case.
<angle brackets>
Purpose
Syntax
Description
Example Command
[square brackets]
Purpose
Syntax
Description
Example Command
| vertical bar
Purpose
Syntax
Description
Example Command
Encloses a variable or value that must be specified.
config command_history <value 1-40>
In the above syntax example, users must supply the number of command history entries in
the <value 1-40> space. Do not type the angle brackets.
config command_history 20
Encloses a required value or set of required arguments. One value or argument can be
specified.
create account [admin | operator | power_user | user] <username 15> {encrypt
[plain_text | sha_1] <password>}
In the above syntax example, users must specify either an admin-, operator-, power
user-, or a user-level account to be created. Do not type the square brackets.
create account admin Tommy
Separates two or more mutually exclusive items in a list, one of which must be entered.
create account [admin | operator | power_user | user] <username 15> {encrypt
[plain_text | sha_1] <password>}
In the above syntax example, users must specify either an admin-, operator-, power
user-, or a user-level account to be created. Do not type the vertical bar.
create account admin Tommy
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