Typographical Conventions - HP 438031-B21 - 1:10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch Command Reference Manual

Typographical conventions

The following table describes the typographic styles used in this guide:
Table 3 Typographical conventions
Typeface or
symbol
AaBbCc123
AaBbCc123
<AaBbCc123>
[ ]
Meaning
This type depicts onscreen computer output and prompts.
This type displays in command examples and shows text
that must be typed in exactly as shown.
This italicized type displays in command examples as a
parameter placeholder. Replace the indicated text with the
appropriate real name or value when using the command.
Do not type the brackets.
This also shows guide titles, special terms, or words to be
emphasized.
Command items shown inside brackets are optional and
can be used or excluded as the situation demands. Do not
type the brackets.
Command line interface
Example
Main#
Main# sys
To establish a Telnet session, enter:
host# telnet <IP address>
Read the user guide thoroughly.
host# ls [-a]
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