User guide

SUMMIT SWITCH INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE 4-1
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Commands
This chapter contains a description of each command-line interface command for the
Summit. It also provides the following information related to Summit commands:
¥ Command syntax
¥ Line-editing commands
¥ Command history substitution
In order for configuration changes to be retained through a Switch power cycle or
reboot, you must issue a SAVE command after you have made the change. For
more information on the SAVE command, refer to Chapter 11.
UNDERSTANDING THE COMMAND SYNTAX
This section describes the steps to take when entering a command. Refer to the sections
that follow for detailed information on using the command-line interface.
To use the command-line interface, follow these steps:
1 When entering a command at the prompt, ensure that you have the appropriate
privilege level.
Most conÞguration commands require you to have the administrator privilege level.
2 Enter the command name.
If the command does not include a parameter or values, skip to Step 3. If the
command requires more information, or if you want to include optional arguments,
continue to Step 2a.
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