Dell PowerConnect 8100 CLI Reference Guide - Page 168

Two instances where the help information can be displayed are: • Keyword lookup - The key is entered in place of a command. A list of all valid commands and corresponding help messages is displayed. • Partial keyword lookup - A command is incomplete and the key is entered in place of a parameter. The matched parameters for this command are displayed. The following features and conventions are applicable to CLI command entry and editing: • History Buffer • Negating Commands • Show Command • Command Completion • Short Form Commands • Keyboard Shortcuts • Operating on Multiple Objects (Range) • Command Scripting • CLI Command Notation Conventions • Interface Naming Conventions History Buffer Every time a command is entered in the CLI, it is recorded in an internally managed Command History buffer. Commands are stored in the buffer, which operates on a First In First Out (FIFO) basis. These commands can be recalled, reviewed, modified, and reissued. This buffer is not preserved after switch resets. Using the CLI 168