Force10 Networks S2410s Switch User Manual


 
SFTOS Command Reference for the S2410, Version 2.4.1.0 39
The SFTOS command line interface (CLI) is one of the three major ways to manage the
S2410, and is the most complete. The SFTOS Web User Interface (Web UI) is discussed in
Chapter 4, Using the Web User Interface, and SNMP is addressed in SNMP Management
Commands on page 94 in the Management chapter.
This chapter covers the following topics:
Command Syntax Conventions on page 39
Keyboard Shortcuts on page 43
Obtaining Help at the Command Line on page 43
Using Command Modes on page 44
Mode-based Topology on page 45
Mode-based Command Hierarchy on page 48
Flow of CLI Operation on page 50
Command Syntax Conventions
This guide uses the following conventions to describe command syntax:
Chapter 3
Using the Command Line
Interface
Convention Description
keyword
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.