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DGS-3400 Series Layer 2 Gigabit Managed Switch CLI Manual
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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 Encloses a variable or value that must be specified.
Syntax
create account [admin |operator | user] <username 15>
Description In the above syntax example, users must supply a username in the <username> space.
Do not type the angle brackets.
Example Command
create account admin newadmin1
[square brackets]
Purpose Encloses a required value or set of required arguments. One value or argument can be
specified.
Syntax
create account [admin |operator | user] <username 15>
In the above syntax example, users must specify either an admin or a user level account
to be created. Do not type the square brackets.
Description
Example Command
create account user newuser1
| vertical bar
Purpose Separates two or more mutually exclusive items in a list, one of which must be entered.
Syntax
create account [admin |operator | user] <username 15>
In the above syntax example, users must specify either admin, or user. Do not type the
vertical bar.
Description
Example Command
create account user newuser1
{braces}
Purpose Encloses an optional value or set of optional arguments.
Syntax
reset {[config | system]}
In the above syntax example, users have the option to specify config or system. It is not
necessary to specify either optional value, however the effect of the system reset is
dependent on which, if any, value is specified. Therefore, with this example there are
three possible outcomes of performing a system reset. Do not type the braces.
Description
Example command
reset config
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