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OMMANDS
3-81
• 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)#