Text Conventions - Extreme Networks ExtremeSwitching X435 Series Hardware Installation Manual

Preface

Text Conventions

Unless otherwise noted, information in this document applies to all supported environments for the
products in question. Exceptions, like command keywords associated with a specific software version,
are identified in the text.
When a feature, function, or operation pertains to a specific hardware product, the product name is
used. When features, functions, and operations are the same across an entire product family, such as
ExtremeSwitching switches or SLX routers, the product is referred to as the switch or the router.
Table 1: Notes and warnings
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Table 2: Text
Convention
screen displays
The words enter and type
Key names
Words in italicized type
Notice type Alerts you to...
Tip Helpful tips and notices for using the product
Note Useful information or instructions
Important Important features or instructions
Caution Risk of personal injury, system damage, or loss of data
Warning Risk of severe personal injury
Description
This typeface indicates command syntax, or represents information as
it is displayed on the screen.
When you see the word enter in this guide, you must type something,
and then press the Return or Enter key. Do not press the Return or
Enter key when an instruction simply says type.
Key names are written in boldface, for example Ctrl or Esc. If you must
press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a
plus sign (+). Example: Press Ctrl+Alt+Del
Italics emphasize a point or denote new terms at the place where they
are defined in the text. Italics are also used when referring to
publication titles.
New information. In a PDF, this is searchable text.
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