Table Of Contents
Preface
Audience
Organization
Related Documentation
Conventions for Commands
Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request
Preface
This preface describes who should read the Cisco IOS System Message Guide for the Catalyst 4000 Family Switch how it is organized, where to find related information, the typefaces used for commands, how to obtain information, and how to obtain technical assistance.
Audience
This publication is designed for installers and users of the Catalyst 4000 family switch system software and users with a working knowledge of the product. Users of this publication might also include network administrators and other people responsible for setting up and maintaining these switches.
Organization
The major sections of this publication are as follows:
Related Documentation
The following publications are available for the Catalyst 4000 family switches:
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Catalyst 4000 Series Installation Guide
•Catalyst 4500 Series Installation Guide
•Catalyst 4000 Family Module Installation Guide
•Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for the Catalyst 4000 Family Switch
•Cisco IOS Command Reference for the Catalyst 4000 Family Switch
•Release Notes for Catalyst 4000 Family Switch, Cisco IOS Release 12.1(12c)EW
•Installation and Configuration Note for the Catalyst 4000 Family Supervisor Engine III
•Installation and Configuration Note for the Catalyst 4000 Family Supervisor Engine IV
•Cisco IOS Configuration Guides and Command References—Use these publications to help you configure the Cisco IOS software that runs on the MSFC and on the MSM and ATM modules.
•For information about MIBs, go to the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/public/sw-center/netmgmt/cmtk/mibs.shtml
Conventions for Commands
This document uses the following font conventions when showing commands:
Convention
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Description
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boldface font
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Commands, command options, and keywords are in boldface.
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italic font
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Command arguments for which you supply values are in italic.
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[ ]
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Command elements in square brackets are optional.
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{ x | y | z }
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Alternative command keywords are grouped in braces and separated by vertical bars.
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[ x | y | z ]
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Optional alternative command keywords are grouped in brackets and separated by vertical bars.
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string
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A nonquoted set of characters. Do not use quotation marks around the command string or the string will include the quotation marks.
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screen font
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Terminal sessions and information the system displays are in screen font.
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boldface screen font
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Information you must enter is in boldface screen font.
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italic screen font
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Arguments for which you supply values are in italic screen font.
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This pointer highlights an important line of text in an example.
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Ctrl-D
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This key combination means hold down the Control key while you press the D key.
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< >
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Nonprinting characters, such as passwords, are in angle brackets.
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Notes use the following conventions:
Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to material not covered in the publication.
Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request
For information on obtaining documentation, submitting a service request, and gathering additional information, see the monthly What's New in Cisco Product Documentation, which also lists all new and revised Cisco technical documentation, at:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html
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