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This command reference provides a summary of the commands used to operate the Cisco Optical Networking System (ONS) 15304 router, referred to in this document as the Cisco ONS 15304. There is an overview of the Cisco IOS software, followed by a chapter listing the Cisco ONS 15304 commands in alphabetical order. Appendix A contains Cisco IOS software commands that are not supported on the Cisco ONS 15304.

Audience

This publication is for the person installing and configuring the Cisco ONS 15304. The person should have intermediate to advanced knowledge of SDH networking concepts.

Document Organization

This command reference is organized into the following chapters and appendix:

Chapter Number Chapter Title Description

Chapter 1

Cisco IOS Software Overview

Provides a high-level description of the Cisco IOS software.

Chapter 2

Cisco Optical Networking System 15304 Commands

Lists the commands used to operate the Cisco ONS 15304.

Appendix A

Cisco IOS Commands Not Supported

Lists the Cisco IOS software commands not supported on the Cisco ONS 15304.

Chapter Number	Chapter Title	Description
Chapter 1	Cisco IOS Software Overview	Provides a high-level description of the Cisco IOS software.
Chapter 2	Cisco Optical Networking System 15304 Commands	Lists the commands used to operate the Cisco ONS 15304.
Appendix A	Cisco IOS Commands Not Supported	Lists the Cisco IOS software commands not supported on the Cisco ONS 15304.

Where to Get the Latest Version of This Guide

The hard copy of this guide is updated at major releases only and does not always contain the latest material for enhancements occurring between major releases. You are shipped separate release notes or configuration notes for spares, hardware, and software enhancements occurring between major releases.

The online copy of this guide is always up-to-date and integrates the latest enhancements to the product. You can access the current online copy of this guide on the World Wide Web at http://www.cisco.com, http://www-china.cisco.com, or http://www-europe.cisco.com.

Conventions

This document uses the following conventions:

Convention Meaning Comments

Boldface

Commands and keywords you enter literally as shown

offset-list

Italics

Variables for which you supply values

command type interface

You replace the variable with the type of interface.

In contexts that do not allow italics, such as online help, arguments are enclosed in angle brackets (< >).

Square brackets ([ ])

Optional elements

command [abc]

abc is optional (not required), but you can choose it.

Vertical bars ( | )

Separated alternative elements

command [ abc | def ]

You can choose either abc or def, or neither, but not both.

Braces ({ })

Required choices

command { abc | def }

You must use either abc or def, but not both.

Braces and vertical bars within square brackets ([ { | } ])

A required choice within an optional element

command [ abc { def | ghi } ]

You have three options:

nothing

abc def

abc ghi

Caret character (^)

Control key

The key combinations ^D and Ctrl-D are equivalent: Both mean hold down the Control key while you press the D key. Keys are indicated in capital letters, but are not case sensitive.

A string

A nonquoted set of characters

For example, when setting an SNMP community string to public, do not use quotation marks around the string; otherwise, the string will include the quotation marks.

System prompts

Denotes interactive sessions, indicates that the user enters commands at the prompt

The system prompt indicates the current command mode. For example, the prompt Router (config) # indicates global configuration mode.

Screen font

Terminal sessions and information the system displays

Angle brackets (< >)

Nonprinting characters such as passwords

Exclamation points (!) at the beginning of a line

A comment line

Comments are sometimes displayed by the Cisco IOS software.

Convention	Meaning	Comments
Boldface	Commands and keywords you enter literally as shown	offset-list
Italics	Variables for which you supply values	command type interface You replace the variable with the type of interface. In contexts that do not allow italics, such as online help, arguments are enclosed in angle brackets (< >).
Square brackets ([ ])	Optional elements	command [abc] abc is optional (not required), but you can choose it.
Vertical bars ( \| )	Separated alternative elements	command [ abc \| def ] You can choose either abc or def, or neither, but not both.
Braces ({ })	Required choices	command { abc \| def } You must use either abc or def, but not both.
Braces and vertical bars within square brackets ([ { \| } ])	A required choice within an optional element	command [ abc { def \| ghi } ] You have three options: nothing abc def abc ghi
Caret character (^)	Control key	The key combinations ^D and Ctrl-D are equivalent: Both mean hold down the Control key while you press the D key. Keys are indicated in capital letters, but are not case sensitive.
A string	A nonquoted set of characters	For example, when setting an SNMP community string to public, do not use quotation marks around the string; otherwise, the string will include the quotation marks.
`System prompts`	Denotes interactive sessions, indicates that the user enters commands at the prompt	The system prompt indicates the current command mode. For example, the prompt `Router (config) #` indicates global configuration mode.
`Screen` font	Terminal sessions and information the system displays
Angle brackets (< >)	Nonprinting characters such as passwords
Exclamation points (!) at the beginning of a line	A comment line	Comments are sometimes displayed by the Cisco IOS software.

Caution Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment damage or loss of data.

Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to material not covered in the manual.

Warning Means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, you must 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 Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document that accompanied the device.

TimeSaver Means the described action saves time. You can save time by performing the action described in the paragraph.

Tips Means the following information might help you solve a problem. The tips information might not be troubleshooting or even an action, but could be useful information, similar to a Timesaver.

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