Audience
This documentation is designed for network administrators who are installing and
maintaining Juniper Networks hardware equipment or preparing a site for hardware
installation. To use the documentation, you need a broad understanding of networks in
general, the Internet in particular, networking principles, and network configuration. Any
detailed discussion of these concepts is beyond the scope of this hardware
documentation.
Documentation Conventions
Table 1 on page xxii defines the notice icons used in this guide.
Table 1: Notice Icons
DescriptionMeaningIcon
Indicates important features or instructions.Informational note
Indicates a situation that might result in loss of data or hardware damage.Caution
Alerts you to the risk of personal injury or death.Warning
Alerts you to the risk of personal injury from a laser.Laser warning
Table 2 on page xxii defines the text and syntax conventions used in this guide.
Table 2: Text and Syntax Conventions
ExamplesDescriptionConvention
To enter configuration mode, type the
configure command:
user@host> configure
Represents text that you type.Bold text like this
user@host> show chassis alarms
No alarms currently active
Represents output that appears on the
terminal screen.
Fixed-width text like this
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A policy term is a named structure
that defines match conditions and
actions.
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Junos OS System Basics Configuration
Guide
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RFC 1997, BGP Communities Attribute
•
Introduces important new terms.
•
Identifies book names.
•
Identifies RFC and Internet draft titles.
Italic text like this
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PTX5000 Packet Transport Switch Hardware Guide