SMC Networks SMC6724L3 manual Syntax Databits 7 8 no databits, Data bits per character

COMMAND LINE INTERFACE

databits

Use this command to set 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 (4-21)

4-20