Quick Reference Guide

32 Using the CLI
CLI Command Conventions
When entering commands there are certain command entry standards that apply to all commands.
The following table describes the command conventions.
Convention Description
[ ] In a command line, square brackets indicates an optional entry.
{ } In a command line, curly brackets indicate a selection of compulsory parameters
separated by the | character. One option must be selected. For example:
flowcontrol {auto|on|off} means that for the flowcontrol command either auto,
on or off must be selected.
Italic font Indicates a parameter.
<Enter> Any individual key on the keyboard. For example click <Enter>.
Ctrl+F4 Any combination keys pressed simultaneously on the keyboard.
Screen Display Indicates system messages and prompts appearing on the console.
all When a parameter is required to define a range of ports or parameters and all is an
option, the default for the command is all when no parameters are defined.
For example, the command interface range port-channel has the option of either
entering a range of channels, or selecting all. When the command is entered
without a parameter, it automatically defaults to all.
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