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OMMANDS
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• 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:
Related Commands 
parity (3-82)
parity
Use this command to define generation of a parity bit. Use the no form to 
restore the default setting.
Syntax 
parity {none | even | odd}
no parity
• none - No parity 
• even - Even parity 
• odd - Odd parity 
Console(config-line)#databits 7
Console(config-line)#