1About this GuideThis book provides information about the Dell Force10 operating software (FTOS) command line interface (CLI).This book also includes information about the protocols and features found in FTOS (C-Series, E-Series, S-Series, Z-Series, and S4810).ReferencesFor more information about your system, refer to the following documents:• FTOS Configuration Guides• Installation and Maintenance Guides• Release NotesObjectivesThis book is intended as a reference guide for the FTOS CLI commands, with detailed syntax statements, along withusage information and sample output.NOTE: For more information about when to use the CLI commands, refer to the FTOS Configuration Guide for yoursystem.AudienceThis book is intended for system administrators who are responsible for configuring or maintaining networks. This guideassumes that you are knowledgeable in Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking technologies.ConventionsThis book uses the following conventions to describe command syntax.Keyword Keywords are in Currier and must be entered in the CLI as listed.parameter Parameters are in italics and require a number or word to be entered in the CLI.{X} Keywords and parameters within braces must be entered in the CLI.[X] Keywords and parameters within brackets are optional.43