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Command Reference for x510 Series
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AlliedWare Plus™ Operating System - Version 5.4.7-1.x
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BANNER
MOTD
banner motd
Overview
Use this command to create or edit the text MotD (Message-of-the-Day) banner
displayed before login. The MotD banner is displayed on all connected terminals.
The MotD banner is useful for sending messages that affect all network users, for
example, any imminent system shutdowns.
Use the
no
variant of this command to delete the MotD banner.
Syntax
banner motd
<motd-text>
no banner motd
Default
By default, the device displays the AlliedWare Plus™ OS version and build date
when you login.
Mode
Global Configuration
Examples
To configure a MotD banner of “System shutdown at 6pm today” to be displayed
when you log in, enter the following commands:
To delete the login banner, enter the following commands:
Parameter
Description
<motd-text>
The text to appear in the Message of the Day banner.
awplus>enable
awplus#configure terminal
Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z.
awplus(config)#banner motd System shutdown at 6pm today
awplus(config)#exit
awplus#exit
System shutdown at 6pm today
awplus login: manager
Password:
AlliedWare Plus (TM) 5.4.7 01/03/17 12:00:00
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