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Catalyst 2940 Switch Software Configuration Guide
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Preface
Conventions
Note This guide does not repeat the concepts and CLI procedures provided in the standard Ci sco IOS
Release 12.1 documentation. For information about the standard Cisco IOS Release 12.1 comma nds,
refer to the IOS documentation set available from the Cisco.com home page at Service and Support >
Technical Documents. On the Cisco Product Documentation home page, select R elease 12.1 from the Cisco
IOS Software drop-down list.
Conventions
This guide 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 ([ ]) indicate optional elements.
•Braces ({ }) group required choices, and vertical bars ( | ) separate the alternative elements.
•Braces and vertical bars within square brackets ([{ | }]) indicate a required choic e within a n 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 tips 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 c areful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment
damage or loss of data.
Tip 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.