Text Conventions
Unless otherwise noted, information in this document applies to all supported environments for the
products in question. Exceptions, like command keywords associated with a specific software version,
are identified in the text.
When a feature, function, or operation pertains to a specific hardware product, the product name is
used. When features, functions, and operations are the same across an entire product family, such as
ExtremeSwitching switches or SLX routers, the product is referred to as
the switch
or
the router
.
Table 1: Notes and warnings
Icon
Notice type
Alerts you to...
Tip
Helpful tips and notices for using the product
Note
Useful information or instructions
Important
Important features or instructions
Caution
Risk of personal injury, system damage, or loss of data
Warning
Risk of severe personal injury
Table 2: Text
Convention
Description
screen displays
This typeface indicates command syntax, or represents information as
it is displayed on the screen.
The words
enter
and
type
When you see the word
enter
in this guide, you must type something,
and then press the Return or Enter key. Do not press the Return or
Enter key when an instruction simply says
type
.
Key
names
Key names are written in boldface, for example
Ctrl
or
Esc
. If you must
press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a
plus sign (+). Example: Press
Ctrl
+
Alt
+
Del
Words in italicized type
Italics emphasize a point or denote new terms at the place where they
are defined in the text. Italics are also used when referring to
publication titles.
New information. In a PDF, this is searchable text.
Preface
Text Conventions
ExtremeSwitching Hardware Installation Guide
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