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Cisco MGX 8950 Hardware Installation Guide
Release 2.1, Part Number 78-11273-01 Rev. B0, March 2002
About this Guide
Conventions
Conventions
This publication uses the following conventions to convey instructions and information.
Command descriptions use these conventions:
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Commands and keywords are in boldface.
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Arguments for which you supply values are in italics.
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Elements in square brackets ([ ]) are optional.
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Alternative but required keywords are grouped in braces ({ }) and are separated by vertical bars ( | ).
Examples use these conventions:
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Terminal sessions and information the system displays are in
screen
font.
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Information you enter is in
boldface screen
font.
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Nonprinting characters, such as passwords, are in angle brackets (< >).
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Default responses to system prompts are in square brackets ([ ]).
Notes, tips cautions, and warnings use the following conventions and symbols:
Note
Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to materials not contained
in this manual.
Tip
Means the following information will help you solve a problem. The tip information might not be
troubleshooting or even an action, but could be useful information.
Caution
Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment
damage or loss of data.
Warning
Means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on any
equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with
standard practices for preventing accidents. To see translated versions of the warning, refer to the
Regulator Compliance and Safety document that accompanied the device.
