# path description

#### Syntax

For unchannelized SONET/SDH interfaces:

[ no ] path description name

For channelized SONET/SDH interfaces:

[ no ] path pathChannel description name

#### Release Information

Command introduced in JunosE Release 7.2.0.

#### Description

Assigns a text description or an alias to a path on a channelized or unchannelized SONET/SDH interface. The no version removes the description or alias.

#### Options

- pathChannel—Number, in the range 1–2147483648, that identifies the path
- name—Text string or alias of up to 80 characters

#### Mode

Controller Configuration