Conventions Used in this Manual

The following topics are discussed in this section:

n	Typographical Conventions

n	Syntax Notation

n	Annotated Symbols

Typographical Conventions

The following typographical conventions are used in this manual:

•	Words in italics emphasize a point or introduce a new term.

•	Courier font is used for screen displays.

•	The commands that you need to type exactly as shown in the screen display are in courier bold.

•	Italicized words in the screen display indicate a variable in the command syntax that you need to replace with a value.

Syntax Notation

This manual uses these conventions to describe commands:

•	Commands and keywords are in bold text.

•	Arguments for which you supply values are in italics.

•	Keyboard buttons are in bold sans serif text (Enter).

•	Curly brackets ({}) contain required choices.

•	Square brackets ([ ]) contain optional elements.

•	Vertical bars ( | ) separate the alternative elements.

•	Curly brackets and vertical bars within square brackets ([{ | }]) mean a required choice within an optional element.

•	In examples, terminal sessions and system displays are in courier font.

•	Nonprinting characters, such as passwords or tabs, and variables are in angled brackets (< >).

For more information and examples on syntax notation, see “Understanding the CLI Structure”.

Annotated Symbols

The following annotated symbols may be used in this manual:

Note The information that follows this symbol contains helpful suggestions or references to information not contained in the document.

CAUTION  The information after this symbol contains tips to be careful while using the software or hardware, or it may lead to damaging the equipment or losing data.

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