Line Commands 4

Example

To set the silent time to 60 seconds, enter this command:

Console(config-line)#silent-time 60

Console(config-line)#

Related Commands

password-thresh(4-14)

databits

This command sets the number of data bits per character that are interpreted and generated by the console port. Use the no form to restore the default value.

Syntax

databits {7 8} no databits

•7 - Seven data bits per character.

•8 - Eight data bits per character.

Default Setting

8 data bits per character

Command Mode

Line Configuration

Command Usage

The databits command can be used to mask the high bit on input from devices that generate 7 data bits with parity. If parity is being generated, specify 7 data bits per character. If no parity is required, specify 8 data bits per character.

Example

To specify 7 data bits, enter this command:

Console(config-line)#databits 7

Console(config-line)#

Related Commands

parity (4-16)

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