Dell PowerConnect 7048P User Manual - Page 109

Understanding Error Messages If you enter a command and the system is unable to execute it, an error message appears. Table 5-2 describes the most common CLI error messages. Table 5-2. CLI Error Messages Message Text % Invalid input detected at '^' marker. Command not found / Incomplete command. Use ? to list commands. Ambiguous command Description Indicates that you entered an incorrect or unavailable command. The carat (^) shows where the invalid text is detected. This message also appears if any of the parameters or values are not recognized. Indicates that you did not enter the required keywords or values. Indicates that you did not enter enough letters to uniquely identify the command. If you attempt to execute a command and receive an error message, use the question mark (?) to help you determine the possible keywords or parameters that are available. Recalling Commands from the History Buffer Every time a command is entered in the CLI, it is recorded in an internally managed Command History buffer. By default, the history buffer is enabled and stores the last 10 commands entered. These commands can be recalled, reviewed, modified, and reissued. This buffer is not preserved after switch resets. Using the Command-Line Interface 109