Typeface or Symbol
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Table 1.
Typographic Conventions (continued)
Meaning
Indicate optional elements in syntax descriptions. Do
not type the brackets when entering the command.
Example: If the command syntax is
show interface ip [<1‐128>]
you enter
show interface ip
or
show interface ip <1‐128>
Separates choices for command keywords and
arguments. Enter only one of the choices. Do not type
the vertical line when entering the command.
Example: If the command syntax is
show portchannel {<1‐128>|hash|information}
you must enter:
show portchannel <1‐128>
or
show portchannel hash
or
show portchannel information
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