configure banner
ExtremeWare XOS 11.5 supports only the Summit X450 family of switches and the BlackDiamond 8800 series switch.
ExtremeWare XOS 11.5 Command Reference Guide
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configure banner
configure banner {acknowledge)
Description
Configures the banner string that is displayed at the beginning of each login prompt of each session.
Syntax Description
Default
N/A.
Usage Guidelines
Press [Return] at the beginning of a line to terminate the command and apply the banner. To clear the
banner, press [Return] at the beginning of the first line.
You can enter up to 24 rows of 79-column text that is displayed before the login prompt of each session.
To disable the acknowledgement feature, use the
configure banner
command omitting the
acknowledge
parameter.
Example
The following command adds a banner,
Welcome to the switch
, before the login prompt:
configure banner [Return]
Welcome to the switch
History
This command was first available in ExtremeWare XOS 10.1.
The
acknowledge
parameter was added in ExtremeWare XOS 11.5.
Platform Availability
This command is available on all platforms.
acknowledge
Specifies that the system return the following message after the banner is
displayed:
Hit any key to accept these provisions.
The user must then press a key (any key) to accept before the login displays.
Certain systems require this configuration (for example, the U.S. Department of
Defense).