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Related Documentation

The following Cisco publications contain additional information related to the operation of the Cisco

WAN switching network:

• Cisco StrataView Plus Operations Guide providing procedures for using the StrataView Plus

network management system.

• Release 9.1 of the Cisco WAN Switching documentation set including:

— Cisco BPX 8620 BPX Service Node Extended Services Processor Installation and Operation

providing a general description and installation instructions for the Cisco BPX 8620.

— Cisco IPX Reference providing a general description and technical details of the Cisco

IPX narrowband node.

— Cisco IGX 8400 Series Reference providing a general description and technical details of the

multi-band Cisco IGX 8400 series.

— Cisco MGX 8220 Reference providing a general description and technical details of the

MGX 8220 node.

— Cisco WAN Switching Command Reference providing detailed information on the command

line interfaces used in operating a Cisco WAN switching network.

Conventions

This publication uses the following conventions to convey instructions and information.

Command descriptions use these conventions:

• Commands and keywords are in boldface.

• Arguments for which you supply values are in italics.

• Elements in square brackets ([ ]) are optional.

• Alternative but required keywords are grouped in braces ({ }) and are separated by

vertical bars ( | ).

Examples use these conventions:

• Terminal sessions and information the system displays are in screen font.

• Information you enter is in boldface screen font.

• Nonprinting characters, such as passwords, are in angle brackets (< >).

• Default responses to system prompts are in squarebrackets ([ ]).

NoteMeans reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to materials not

contained in this manual.

Caution Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment

damage or loss of data.

WarningThis warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before

you work on any equipment, you must be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and familiar

with standard practices for preventing accidents. (To see translated versions of this warning, refer to the

Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document that accompanied your product.)