Specifications

SmartSwitch 6500 Reference Manual 1-5
Introduction
Switch Attribute
Each switch attribute heading is followed by a brief description of the attribute. The attribute description is followed
by information on operators, parameters, command strings, and examples.
2p›F A small group of attributes does not require operators and can function as
standalone commands. Those attributes are:
exit, history, passwd, reboot and
shutdown.
Operators
If an attribute requires operators, they are listed under an “Operators” heading. Following is a list of all possible switch
operators. If an operator has an alias, it is shown in parenthesis.
Table 1-1 List of Operators
Operator Action
add (create) Adds new object
activate Activates an existing but deactivated object
backup Backs up switch configuration
clear Clears (initializes to 0) properties of an object
disable Lowers privilege level
deactivate Deactivates an existing object
delete (remove) Deletes existing object
enable Raises privilege level
flush Flushes all entries
modify (set) Sets properties of an existing object
restart Restarts LANE clients
restore Restores switch configuration
setup Sets up switch
show (display) Shows properties of an object
start Starts an object
stop Stops an object
update Upgrades firmware