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100 ExtremeWarePx1 1.2 Command Reference Guide
Commands for Managing the Switch
traceroute
traceroute [<IP address> | <hostname>]
Description
Enables you to trace the routed path between the switch and a destination endstation.
Syntax Description
Default
N/A.
Usage Guidelines
To use the hostname parameter, you must Þrst conÞgure DNS.
Each router along the path is displayed.
Example
The following command enables the traceroute function to a destination of 123.45.67.8:
traceroute 123.45.67.8
History
This command was available in ExtremeWarePx 1.1.
Platform Availability
This command is available on the Px-series application switch.
IP address The IP address of the destination endstation.
hostname The host name of the destination endstation.