Command Reference
In the absence of a PortList or the All parameter, the configuration will affect the
Note:
current port only.
Defaults
See Also
12.6.17 Define Ports Backspace
DEFINE PORTS PortList
ALL
Specifies behavior of the Backspace key. If disabled, the Backspace key deletes the character to the left of
the cursor. If enabled, Backspace returns the cursor to the beginning of the command line.
Restrictions
Parameters
In the absence of a PortList or the All parameter, the configuration will affect the
Note:
current port only.
Defaults
Character
Specifies an alternate Break character. This is useful for terminals that cannot
generate a Break condition, Telnet clients that cannot generate a break IAC
sequence, and SSH connections.
char
Specify a single character enclosed in quotes. Non-printable characters can
be specified using the hexadecimal notation \xx.
Local
Pressing the Break key will return to character (Local>) mode.
Remote
The Break key is ignored by the SCS and passed through to the remote service.
None
Removes the alternate Break character (when used with the Character
keyword) or disables Break key processing. Pressing the Break key does
nothing.
Local for serial users, Remote for virtual port connections
Set/Define Ports Backward Switch, page 12-61: Set/Define Ports Forward
Switch, page 12-73: Set/Define Ports Local Switch, page 12-74: Breaking from
a Session, page 8-5: Serial Break Handling, page 3-9.
⎧
ENABLED
⎨
BACKSPACE
⎩
DISABLED
Requires privileged user status if you want to use this command on ports other
than your own. Secure users may not use this command.
PortList/All
Specifies a particular port or group of ports, or all ports. Port numbers should
be separated with commas (for lists) or dashes (for ranges).
Disabled
⎫
⎬
⎭
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Port Commands
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