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| System Management Commands
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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 (732)
exec-timeout 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: 60 - 65535 seconds; 0: no timeout)
DEFAULT SETTING
CLI: No timeout
Telnet: 10 minutes
COMMAND MODE
Line Configuration