Document Conventions

Document Conventions

The conventions listed in the table below are used in this document to enhance reader comprehension and product usability.

Convention

Purpose

Example

 

 

 

Bold screen literal

Represents user input.

$ date

type

 

 

 

 

 

Screen literal type

Represents system output.

Wed May 6 17:01:03 EDT 1994

 

 

 

Boldface type

Denotes names of commands,

Issue the clear command.

 

command arguments, and switches.

 

 

Command names are case sensitive;

 

 

enter them exactly as they appear in

 

 

the text or examples.

 

 

 

 

Italic type

Used for titles of documents and for

LightStream 2020 Configuration

 

emphasis.

Guide. File names are case sensitive.

 

 

 

Angle brackets <>

Indicate user-specified parameters or

If you see:

 

classes of user responses. When you

set port <c.p> <state>

 

see this notation in command syntax,

 

you might type:

 

make the substitution enclosed within

 

 

 

the brackets, but do not type the angle

set port 4.3 active

 

brackets.

 

 

 

 

Square brackets [ ]

Indicate optional arguments or

cli> help [<topic>]

 

parameters for commands. You can

 

 

omit optional arguments and

 

 

parameters in any command.

 

 

 

 

Caret symbol ^

When the caret symbol precedes a

^X (the same as Control X)

 

character, it refers to the control key.

 

 

 

 

Curly braces{ }

Indicate a choice of argument or

cli> set cli traplevel

 

parameters for commands. Arguments

{offinfoopertracedebug}

 

or parameters are separated by a

 

 

 

vertical line{}, and you must select

 

 

one.

 

 

 

 

Related Cisco Documentation

The following is a list of LS2020 manuals and other material relevant to LS2020 switch users.

LightStream 2020 System Overview

Introduces the LS2020 switch and the Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) technology on which the LS2020 product is based. It describes traffic flow through an LS2020 network and presents key features, such as traffic and network management.

LightStream 2020 Site Planning and Cabling Guide

Provides guidelines you can use as you prepare your site to receive LS2020 hardware. It includes space, environmental, and electrical requirements; rack selection guidelines; requirements for the management workstation; and information on cables and connectors.

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Cisco Systems LS2020 manual Document Conventions, Related Cisco Documentation, One, LightStream 2020 System Overview

LS2020 specifications

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One of the standout features of the Cisco LS2020 is its advanced routing capability. The device is powered by Cisco's proprietary IOS XE operating system, which facilitates seamless integration of routing, switching, and security features. This allows businesses to manage their networks with heightened efficiency while ensuring robust security measures against potential threats.

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