Brocade Fabric OS Command Reference (Supporting Fabric OS v7.3.0) - Manual (Page 631)

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motd
Sets the banner on the chassis.
SYNOPSIS
motd --set string
motd --show
DESCRIPTION
Use this command to set the banner on the chassis.
The banner is a string of alphanumeric characters. It is displayed before you log in to a switch.
NOTES
The execution of this command is subject to Virtual Fabric or Admin Domain restrictions that may be in
place. Refer to Chapter 1, "Using Fabric OS Commands" and Appendix A, "Command Availability" for
details.
OPERANDS
This command has the following optional operands:
--set string
Specify a text string of alphanumeric characters to be displayed before login. The
string must be enclosed in double quotation marks. Spaces are allowed. The
maximum length is 116 characters.
The message displays either before or after the login prompt, depending on the
SSH client implementation. Fabric OS does not control when the MOTD displays.
--show
Displays the chassis-wide banner.
--help
Displays the command usage.
EXAMPLES
To set a chassis-level banner for the switch:
switch:admin> motd --set "This is a \
chassis-level banner. It displays before the login."
To display the banner:
switch:admin> motd --show
This is a chassis-level banner. It displays before the login.
SEE ALSO
bannerSet , bannerShow