CLI Reference Guide-R05

Chapter 4 | System Management Commands
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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-console)#databits 7
Console(config-line-console)#
Related Commands
parity (125)
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: disables timeout for console)
Default Setting
600 seconds
Command Mode
Line Configuration
Command Usage
◆ If user input is detected within the timeout interval, the session is kept open;
otherwise the session is terminated.
◆ This command applies to both the local console and Telnet (vty) connections.
◆ The timeout for Telnet (vty) cannot be disabled.
Example
To set the timeout to two minutes, enter this command:
Console(config-line-console)#exec-timeout 120
Console(config-line-console)#