Chapter 4
| System Management Commands
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exec-timeout
Command Usage
The databits command can be used to mask the high bit on input from devices
that generate 7 data bits with parity. If parity is being generated, specify 7 data bits
per character. If no parity is required, specify 8 data bits per character.
Example
To specify 7 data bits, enter this command:
Console(config-line)#databits 7
Console(config-line)#
Related Commands
parity (104)
This command sets the interval that the system waits until user input is detected.
Use the no form to restore the default.
Syntax
exec-timeout [seconds]
no exec-timeout
seconds - Integer that specifies the timeout interval.
(Range: 0 - 65535 seconds; 0: no timeout)
Default Setting
CLI: No timeout
Telnet: 10 minutes
Command Mode
Line Configuration
Command Usage
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If user input is detected within the timeout interval, the session is kept open;
otherwise the session is terminated.
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This command applies to both the local console and Telnet connections.
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The timeout for Telnet cannot be disabled.
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Using the command without specifying a timeout restores the default setting.
Example
To set the timeout to two minutes, enter this command:
Console(config-line)#exec-timeout 120
Console(config-line)#
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