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Databits – Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Configuration Guide (Supporting R2.2.0.0) User Manual

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Command Mode
Global Configuration

Command Usage
Telnet is considered a virtual terminal connection and will be shown as “VTY” in screen displays
such as

show users

. However, the serial communication parameters (e.g., databits) do not affect

Telnet connections.

Example
To enter console line mode, enter the following command:

Console(config)#line console

Console(config-line)#

Related Commands

“show line”

on page 83

“show users”

on page 63

databits

This command sets the number of data bits per character that are interpreted and generated by
the console port. Use the no form to restore the default value.

Syntax

databits {7 | 8}

no databits

7 - Seven data bits per character.

8 - Eight data bits per character.

Default Setting
8 data bits per character

Command Mode
Line Configuration

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”

on page 78