Specifications

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Chapter 36
ping Command
The ping command tests connection between the SSR and an IP host.
Format
ping <hostname-or-IPaddr> packets <num> size <num> wait <num> [flood] [dontroute]
Mode
User or Enable
Description
The ping command test connection between the SSR and an IP host. The ping command
sends ICMP echo packets to the host you specify.
• If the packets reach the host, the host sends a ping response to the SSR and the CLI
displays messages stating that the host can be reached.
• If the host does not respond, the SSR assumes the host cannot be reached from the SSR
and the CLI display messages stating that the host did not reply.
Parameters
<hostname-or-IPaddr>
The host name or IP address you want to ping.
packets <num>
The number of ping packets you want to send. The default is 1.