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Using the Command Line Interface

The command line interface (CLI) for SFTOS is the primary way to manage S-Series switches, and is

the focus of this book.

This chapter covers the following topics:

• Command Syntax Conventions on page 23

• Keyboard Shortcuts on page 26

• Obtaining Help at the Command Line on page 27

• Using Command Modes on page 28

• Mode-based Topology on page 29

• Mode-based Command Hierarchy on page 31

• Flow of CLI Operation on page 33

Command Syntax Conventions

This guide uses the following conventions to describe command syntax:

The following conventions apply to the command name:

• The command name is displayed in bold font. It must be entered exactly as shown.

• When you have entered enough letters of a command name to uniquely identify the command, you

can press the space bar or Tab key to cause the system to complete the word. For more keyboard

shortcuts (speedkeys), see Keyboard Shortcuts on page 26.

Convention Description

REIAes.

Keywords are in bold and must be entered in the CLI as listed.

parameter

Parameters (variables) are in italics and require a number or word to be entered in the

CLI. The CLI online help shows parameters in brackets: <parameter>

{X} Keywords and parameters that are shown within braces in syntax statements must be

entered in the CLI.

[X] Keywords and parameters that are shown within brackets in syntax statements are

optional.

x | y Keywords and parameters that are shown separated by a bar in syntax statements

require you to choose one.