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System commands

Use the system command to configure a range of system parameters.

For example, after typing system, press tab thrice to see the list of settings you can configure. Press tab followed by ? to list these settings with their descriptions.

This section describes the options and parameters for these settings.

Syntax description

system [command] [option 1|option 2] <value>

The following table describes the command-line syntax.

Syntax Description
system This is the system command. You must always enter it as shown.
[command] Denotes the command you want to run. For example, firewall-acceleration.
[option 1|option 2] Denotes the options available. You must choose one.
<value> Denotes a placeholder. You must enter a value.
Example

system firewall-acceleration enable