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Parameter values might be names (strings) or numbers. To use spaces as part of a name 
parameter, enclose the name value in double quotes. For example, the expression “System 
Name with Spaces” forces the system to accept the spaces. Empty strings (““) are not valid 
user-defined strings. The following table describes common parameter values and value 
formatting.

a

 (32 bits)

a.b

 (8.24 bits)

a.b.c

 (8.8.16 bits)

a.b.c.d

 (8.8.8.8)

0xn

 (CLI assumes hexadecimal format.)

0n

 (CLI assumes octal format with leading zeros.)

n

 (CLI assumes decimal format.)

FE80:0000:0000:0000:020F:24FF:FEBF:DBCB

FE80:0:0:0:20F:24FF:FEBF:DBCB

FE80::20F24FF:FEBF:DBCB

FE80:0:0:0:20F:24FF:128:141:49:32

 

{ } curly braces

{choice1 | choice2}

Indicates that you must select a parameter from the 
list of choices.

| Vertical bars

choice1 | choice2

Separates the mutually exclusive choices.

[{ }] Braces within 

square brackets

[{choice1 | choice2}]

Indicates a choice within an optional element. This 
format is used mainly for complicated commands

ipaddr

This parameter is a valid IPv4 address. You can enter the IP address in the following 
formats:

In addition to these formats, the CLI accepts decimal, hexadecimal and octal formats 
through the following input formats (where n is any valid hexadecimal, octal or decimal 
number):

ipv6-address

This parameter is a valid IPv6 address. You can enter the IP address in the following 
formats:

For additional information, refer to RFC 3513.

Interface or  
slot/port

Valid slot and port number separated by forward slashes. For example, 0/1 represents slot 
number 0 and port number 1.

Logical Interface

Represents a logical slot and port number. This is applicable in the case of a port-channel 
(LAG). You can use the logical slot/port to configure the port-channel.

Character strings

Use double quotation marks to identify character strings, for example, “System Name with 
Spaces”. An empty string (“”) is not valid.