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Conventions
This document uses the following conventions to describe command syntax:
Information Symbols
Table 1-1 describes symbols contained in this guide.
Related Documents
For more information about the Dell Force10 MXL 10/40GbE Switch IO Module, refer to the following 
documents:
• FTOS Command Reference
• Users’s Guide for the MXL 10/40GbE Switch IO Module
• FTOS Release Notes
Convention Description
keyword
Keywords are in bold and must be entered in the CLI as listed.
parameter
Parameters are in italics and require a number or word to be entered in the CLI.
{X} Keywords and parameters within braces must be entered in the CLI.
[X] Keywords and parameters within brackets are optional.
x | y  Keywords and parameters separated by bar require you to choose one.
Table 1-1.  Information Symbols
Symbol Warning Description
Note This symbol informs you of important operational information. 
FTOS Behavior This symbol informs you of an FTOS behavior. These behaviors are 
inherent to the Dell Force10 system or FTOS feature and are 
non-configurable.
Exception This symbol is a note associated with some other text on the page that is 
marked with an asterisk.