Conventions
This publication uses these conventions to convey instructions and information:
Command descriptions use these conventions:
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Notes, cautions, and warnings use these conventions and symbols:
Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to materials not contained in
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this manual.
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damage or loss of data.
Means the following will help you solve a problem. The tips information might not be troubleshooting
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Related Publications
These documents provide complete information about the switch and are available from this Cisco.com
site:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps646/tsd_products_support_series_home.html
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Switch requirements and procedures for initial configurations and software upgrades tend to change and
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Commands and keywords are in boldface text.
Arguments for which you supply values are in italic.
Square brackets ([ ]) means optional elements.
Braces ({ }) group required choices, and vertical bars ( | ) separate the alternative elements.
Braces and vertical bars within square brackets ([{ | }]) mean a required choice within an optional
element.
Terminal sessions and system displays are in
Information you enter is in
Nonprinting characters, such as passwords or tabs, are in angle brackets (< >).
Release Notes for the Catalyst 3550 Multilayer Switch
Catalyst 3550 Multilayer Switch Software Configuration Guide
Catalyst 3550 Multilayer Switch Command Reference
Catalyst 3750, 3560, 3550, 2970, and 2960 Switch System Message Guide
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