3Com 3800 - Manual (Page 55)

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OMMANDS
This chapter contains a description of each command-line interface
command for the Switch 3800. It also provides the following
information related to Switch 3800 commands:
■
Command syntax
■
Line-editing commands
■
Command history substitution
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 example:
*3C16910#
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 10.
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 configuration commands require you to have the Administrator
privilege level.
2 Enter the command name.
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