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BLADEOS 6.3 Command Reference
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 Preface BMD00186-B, April 2010
Chapter 6, “Boot Options,” describes the use of the primary and alternate switch images, how to
load a new software image, and how to reset the software to factory defaults.
Chapter 7, “Maintenance Commands,” shows how to generate and access a dump of critical switch
state information, how to clear it, and how to clear part or all of the forwarding database.
“Index” includes pointers to the description of the key words used throughout the book.
Typographic Conventions
The following table describes the typographic styles used in this book.
Table 1 Typographic Conventions
Typeface or Symbol Meaning
plain fixed-width
text
This type is used for names of commands, files, and directories used
within the text. For example:
View the readme.txt file.
It also depicts on-screen computer output and prompts.
bold fixed-width
text
This bold type appears in command examples. It shows text that must
be typed in exactly as shown. For example:
show sys-info
bold body text This bold type indicates objects such as window names, dialog box
names, and icons, as well as user interface objects such as buttons,
and tabs.
italicized body text This italicized type indicates book titles, special terms, or words to be
emphasized.
block body text Indicates objects such as window names, dialog box names, and
icons, as well as user interface objects such as buttons and tabs.
angle brackets < > Indicate a variable to enter based on the description inside the
brackets. Do not type the brackets when entering the command.
Example: If the command syntax is
ping <IP address>
you enter
ping 192.32.10.12