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This preface describes who should read the Catalyst 5000 Series Command Reference publication, how it is organized, and its document conventions.
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This publication is for experienced network administrators who are responsible for configuring and maintaining Catalyst 5000 series switches.
The major sections of this publication are as follows:
Describes the three types of command-line interfaces (CLIs) found on Catalyst 5000 series switches. | |
Lists alphabetically and provides detailed information for all Catalyst 5000 series commands. | |
Defines the acronyms used in the Catalyst 5000 Series Command Reference publication. |
Other documents in the Catalyst 5000 series documentation set include:
For additional information on Cisco IOS commands, refer to the Configuration Fundamentals Command Reference publication.
Command descriptions use the following conventions:
boldface font | Commands and keywords are in boldface. |
italic font | Arguments for which you supply values are in italics. |
[ ] | Elements in square brackets are optional. |
{ x | y | z } | Alternative keywords are grouped in braces and separated by vertical bars. |
[ x | y | z ] | Optional alternative keywords are grouped in brackets and separated by vertical bars. |
string | A nonquoted set of characters. Do not use quotation marks around the string or the string will include the quotation marks. |
Screen examples use the following conventions:
| Terminal sessions and information the system displays are in |
boldface screen font | Information you must enter is in boldface screen font. |
italic screen font | Arguments for which you supply values are in italic screen font. |
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^ | The symbol ^ represents the key labeled Control---for example, the key combination ^D in a screen display means hold down the Control key while you press the D key. |
< > | Nonprinting characters, such as passwords are in angle brackets. |
[ ] | Default responses to system prompts are in square brackets. |
!, # | An exclamation point (!) or a pound sign (#) at the beginning of a line of code indicates a comment line. |
Notes use the following conventions:
Cautions use the following conventions:
| Caution Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment damage or loss of data. |
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