Command Parameters

Table 1 describes the general syntax for CLI command parameters.

Note: Command parameters are options appended at the end of a command.

Table 1  Command Parameters

Parameter Syntax

Parameter Description

[x]

A parameter enclosed within square brackets [] is optional.

[<x|y|z>]

For some optional parameters, CLI provides two or more options for selection. When using an optional parameter with multiple options (x, y, and z in this example), specify one of the parameter options (x, y, or z) in the command.

<x|y|z>

A parameter enclosed within angular brackets <> is required. Specify one of the parameter options (x, y, or z in this example) in the command.

Note: Square [] and angular <> brackets are only used to differentiate between optional and required parameters. The brackets are not part of the command parameter syntax.