Cisco Systems 2955 Switch User Manual


 
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Catalyst 2950 and Catalyst 2955 Switch Software Configuration Guide
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Preface
CLI command information—This guide provides an overview for using the CLI. For complete
syntax and usage information about the commands that have been specifically created or changed
for the switches, see the command reference for this release.
This guide provides procedures for using the commands that have been created or changed for use with
the switch. It does not provide detailed information about these commands. For detailed information
about these commands, see the command reference for this release.
This guide does not repeat the concepts and CLI procedures provided in the standard Cisco IOS
Release
12. documentation. For information about the standard Cisco IOS Release 12. commands, see
the Cisco IOS documentation set available from the Cisco.com home page at Service and Support >
Technical Documents. On the Cisco Product Documentation home page, select Release
12. from the Cisco
IOS Software drop-down list.
This guide does not describe system messages you might encounter or how to install your switch. For
this information, see the system message guide for this release and to the hardware installation guide.
For documentation updates, see the release notes for this release.
Conventions
This publication uses these conventions to convey instructions and information:
Command descriptions use these conventions:
Commands and keywords are in boldface text.
Arguments for which you supply values are in italic.
Square brackets ([ ]) mean optional elements.
Braces ({ }) group required choices, and vertical bars ( | ) separate the alternative elements.
Braces and vertical bars within square brackets ([{ | }]) mean a required choice within an optional
element.
Interactive examples use these conventions:
Terminal sessions and system displays are in screen font.
Information you enter is in boldface screen font.
Nonprinting characters, such as passwords or tabs, are in angle brackets (< >).
Notes, cautions, and timesavers use these conventions and symbols:
Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to materials not contained in
this manual.
Caution Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result equipment damage
or loss of data.
Timesaver Means the following will help you solve a problem. The tips information might not be troubleshooting
or even an action, but could be useful information.