Preface
Syntax
Throughout this manual, the word "Enter" means type something and then press the New
Line key, Carriage Return key, or Enter key; for example, "Enter the SHOW CHASSIS
SLOT STATUS command" means type the command SHOW CHASSIS SLOT STATUS
and then press the New Line, Carriage Return, or Enter key to execute that command.
This manual also uses the following conventions:
COMMAND KEYWORD|variable KEYWORD [variable ]
Where
Means
COMMAND
Enter the command, or its accepted abbreviation, as shown.
KEYWORD
Enter a keyword, or its accepted abbreviation, as shown. Sometimes
[KEYWORD]
the manual shows [KEYWORD] . This means you have the option of
entering this keyword. Do not enter the braces; they only set off
what is optional.
variable
Enter a variable such as a host name, file name, character string, or
[variable]
keyword. Sometimes the manual shows [variable] . This means
you have the option of entering this variable. If you do not enter a
value for the variable, the device uses a default value. Do not enter
the braces; they only set off what is optional.
If the command syntax shows KEYWORD|variable, you have the option of entering one or
the other keyword or variable, but you must enter one of them. The bar separates the
choices.
Additionally, this manual uses certain symbols in special ways:
Symbol
Means
Press the New Line, Carriage Return <CR>, or Enter key on your
terminal's keyboard.
Xyplex>
This is the Xyplex prompt at Secure and Nonprivileged ports.
Xyplex>>
This is the Xyplex prompt at Privileged ports.
In examples, this manual uses
This typeface to show your entry.
This typeface to show system response.
End of Preface
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