Dell FTOS 8.4.2.7 Command Line Reference Guide for E-Series TeraScale, C-Series, S-Series (S50, S25) Owner's Manual
Summary
The FTOS 8.4.2.7 Command Line Reference Guide documents all CLI commands for Dell Force10 E-Series TeraScale, C-Series, and S-Series (S50/S25) networking switches. It covers interface configuration, routing protocols, ACLs, QoS policies, and management commands specific to the FTOS operating system. Network administrators deploying or managing Force10 switches in data center environments can use this reference for command syntax, parameters, and configuration examples.
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FTOS Command Line Reference Guide
FTOS 8.4.2.7
E-Series Tera Scale, C-Series,
S-Series (S50/S25)
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FTOS Command Line Reference Guide FTOS 8.4.2.7 E-Series Tera Scale, C-Series, S-Series (S50/S25)
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Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if...
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Preface About this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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.d ll .c rt .d ll .c Upgrading the C-Series FPGA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 BOOT_USER Mode Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .301 Border Gateway Protocol IPv4 (BGPv4) Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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.d ll .c rt .d ll .c GARP VLAN Registration (GVRP) Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .525 Commands . . . . ...
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IPv6 Border Gateway Protocol (IPv6 BGP) Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .733 IPv6 BGP Commands . . . . . ...
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.d ll .c rt .d ll .c Neighbor Discovery Protocol (NDP) Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .977 Commands . . ...
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Important Points to Remember . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1142 Private VLAN (PVLAN) Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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.d ll .c rt .d ll .c SSH Server and SCP Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1310 Trace List Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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Uplink Failure Detection (UFD) Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1445 Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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.d ll .c rt .d ll .c S-Series Debugging and Diagnostics Offline Diagnostic Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1575 Important Points to Rememb...
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Preface About this Guide This book provides information on the FTOS Command Line Interface (CLI). It includes some information on the protocols and features found in FTOS and on the Dell Force10 syste...
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.d ll .c rt .d ll .c {X} Keywords and parameters within braces must be entered in the CLI. [X] Keywords and parameters within brackets are optional. x | y Keywords and parameters separated by bar requ...
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CLI Basics This chapter describes the command structure and command modes. FTOS commands are in a text-based interface that allows you to use launch commands, change the command modes, and configure i...
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.d ll .c rt .d ll .c Multiple Configuration Users When a user enters the CONFIGURATION mode and another user(s) is already in that configuration mode, generates an alert warning message similar to the...
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Table 2-1. Command Prompt and Corresponding Command Mode Prompt CLI Command Mode FTOS(conf-if)#12 INTERFACE FTOS(conf-if-gi-0/0)# FTOS(conf-if-te-0/0)# FTOS(conf-if-lo-0)# FTOS(conf-if-nu-0)# FTOS(con...
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.d ll .c rt .d ll .c Type a keyword followed by a space and a ? Type a partial keyword followed by a ? A display of keywords beginning with the partial keyword is listed. Figure 2-3 illustrates the re...
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Use the left and right arrow keys to navigate left or right in the FTOS command line. Table 2-2 defines the key combinations valid at the FTOS command line. Table 2-2. Short-cut Keys and their Actions...
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.d ll .c rt .d ll .c except— display only text that does not match the pattern (or regular expression) find — search for the first occurrence of a pattern grep — display text that matches a pattern no...
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EXEC Mode When you initially log in to the switch, by default, you are logged into the EXEC mode. This mode allows you to view settings and to enter the EXEC Privilege mode to configure the device. Wh...
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.d ll .c rt .d ll .c Table 2-3. Interface prompts Prompt Interface Type FTOS(conf-if-nu-0)# Null Interface followed by zero FTOS(conf-if-po-0)# Port-channel interface number FTOS(conf-if-vl-0)# VLAN I...
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IP ACCESS LIST Mode While in the CONFIGURATION mode, use the ip access-list standard or ip access-list extended command to enter the IP ACCESS LIST mode and configure either standard or extended acces...
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.d ll .c rt .d ll .c IP COMMUNITY LIST Mode Use the IP COMMUNITY LIST mode to configure an IP Community ACL on the E-Series. See Chapter 9, Access Control Lists (ACL). To enter IP COMMUNITY LIST mode:...
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RAPID SPANNING TREE Mode Use PVST+ mode to enable and configure the RSTP protocol, as described in Chapter 50, Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP). To enter RSTP mode: 1. Verify that you are logged in...
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.d ll .c rt .d ll .c ROUTER RIP Mode Use the ROUTER RIP mode to configure RIP on the C-Series or E-Series, as described in Chapter 48, Router Information Protocol (RIP). To enter ROUTER RIP mode: 1. V...
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File Management Overview This chapter contains commands needed to manage the configuration files and includes other file management commands found in FTOS. This chapter contains these sections: Basic ...
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.d ll .c rt .d ll .c show file-systems show linecard show os-version show running-config show startup-config show version upgrade (E-Series version) upgrade (C-Series version) upgrade (S-Series manage...
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Output for show bootvar with no boot configuration configured FTOS#show bootvar PRIMARY IMAGE FILE = flash://FTOS-EF-8.2.1.0.bin SECONDARY IMAGE FILE = flash://FTOS-EF-7.6.1.0.bin DEFAULT IMAGE FILE =...
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.d ll .c rt .d ll .c Related show bootvar Display the variable settings for the E-Series boot parameters. Commands boot network c e Set the location of the configuration file in a remote network. Synt...
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secondary After entering rpm0 or rpm1, enter the keyword secondary to configure boot parameters used if the primary operating system boot selection is not available. file-url To boot from a file: on t...
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.d ll .c rt .d ll .c Parameters directory (OPTONAL) Enter one of the following: flash: (internal Flash) or any sub-directory slot0: (external Flash) or any sub-directory (C-Series and E-Series only) C...
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Parameters file-url Enter the following location keywords and information: To copy a file from the internal FLASH, enter flash:// followed by the filename. To copy a file on an FTP server, enter ftp:/...
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.d ll .c rt .d ll .c copy running-config ftp: Command Example: copy running-config scp: FTOS#copy running-config scp:/ Address or name of remote host []: 10.10.10.1 Destination file name [startup-conf...
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Usage In this streamline copy command, the source image is copied to the primary RPM and then, if Information specified, to the standby RPM. After the copy is complete, the new image file path on each...
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.d ll .c rt .d ll .c c e s Display the files in a file system. The default is the current directory. Syntax dir [filename | directory name:] Parameters filename | directory name: (OPTIONAL) Enter one ...
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download alt-full-image Download an alternate FTOS image to the chassis. Syntax download alt-full-image file-url Command Modes EXEC Privilege Command Version 7.7.1.0 Removed form E-Series History Vers...
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.d ll .c rt .d ll .c dos Fs1.0 Enter the keyword dos Fs1.0 to format in DOS 1.0 (the default) dos Fs2.0 Enter the keyword dos Fs2.0 to format in DOS 2.0 Default DOS 1.0 (dos Fs1.0) Command Modes EXEC ...
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Related copy Copy the current configuration to either the startup-configuration file or the Commands terminal. show file Display contents of a text file in the local filesystem. show file-systems Disp...
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.d ll .c rt .d ll .c type Enter the password type: Enter 0 to enter an unencrypted password. Enter 7 to enter a password that has already been encrypted using a Type 7 hashing algorithm. password Ente...
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| File Size | 7.24 MB |
| Published | June 28, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the different operational modes available?
The system offers EXEC Mode, EXEC Privilege Mode, CONFIGURATION Mode, INTERFACE Mode, LINE Mode, TRACE-LIST Mode, and MAC ACCESS LIST Mode.
How can I troubleshoot VLAN configuration issues?
Use `show vlan` commands to view VLAN status. You can also check specific features like `vlans-stack compatible` or `vlan bridge-priority (PVST+)`.
What is the basic command structure for getting help?
Refer to the Command Index and use commands that typically include show, clear, or describe actions for detailed output information.