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3 The value part of the command specifies how you want the parameter to be set.

Values include numerics, strings, or addresses, depending on the parameter.

4 After entering the complete command, press [Return].

If an asterisk (*) appears in front of the command-line prompt, it indicates that

you have outstanding configuration changes that have not been saved. For more

information on saving configuration changes, refer to Chapter 20.

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The CLI has a built-in syntax helper. If you are unsure of the complete syntax for a

particular command, enter as much of the command as possible and press [Return]. The

syntax helper provides a list of options for the remainder of the command.

The syntax helper also provides assistance if you have entered an incorrect command.

OMMAND COMPLETION WITH SYNTAX HELPER

ExtremeWare provides command completion by way of the [Tab] key. If you enter a

partial command, pressing the [Tab] key posts a list of available options, and places the

cursor at the end of the command.

BBREVIATED SYNTAX

Abbreviated syntax is the most unambiguous, shortest allowable abbreviation of a

command or parameter. Typically, this is the first three letters of the command.

When using abbreviated syntax, you must enter enough characters to make the

command unambiguous and distinguishable to the switch.

OMMAND

HORTCUTS

All named components of the switch configuration must have a unique name.

Components are named using the

create

command. When you enter a command to

configure a named component, you do not need to use the keyword of the component.

For example, to create a VLAN, you must enter a unique VLAN name:

create vlan engineering