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Nortel Networks Passport Module 8672A User Manual

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Preface

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Using the Passport 8672ATM Module

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Indicates new terms, book titles, and variables in
command syntax descriptions. Where a variable is two
or more words, the words are connected by an
underscore.
Example: If the command syntax is

show at , valid_route

is one

variable and you substitute one value for it.

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Indicates command syntax and system output, for
example, prompts and system messages.
Example:

Set Trap Monitor Filters

separator ( > )

Shows menu paths.
Example: Protocols > IP identifies the IP command on
the Protocols menu.

vertical line (

|

)

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 ip {alerts|routes}

, you enter either

show ip alerts

or show ip routes

, but not

both.