Preface
Document Conventions
This document uses the following conventions:
| Convention | Description |
|---|---|
| ^ or Ctrl | Both the ^ symbol and Ctrl represent the Control (Ctrl) key on a keyboard. For example, the key combination ^D or Ctrl-D means that you hold down the Control key while you press the D key. (Keys are indicated in capital letters but are not case sensitive.) |
| bold font | Commands and keywords and user-entered text appear in bold font. |
| Italic font | Document titles, new or emphasized terms, and arguments for which you supply values are in italic font. |
| Courier font | Terminal sessions and information the system displays appear in courier font. |
| Bold Courier font | Bold Courier font indicates text that the user must enter. |
| [x] | Elements in square brackets are optional. |
| ... | An ellipsis (three consecutive nonbolded periods without spaces) after a syntax element indicates that the element can be repeated. |
| | | A vertical line, called a pipe, indicates a choice within a set of keywords or arguments. |
| [x | y] | Optional alternative keywords are grouped in brackets and separated by vertical bars. |
| {x | y} | Required alternative keywords are grouped in braces and separated by vertical bars. |
| [x {y | z}] | Nested set of square brackets or braces indicate optional or required choices within optional or required elements. Braces and a vertical bar within square brackets indicate a required choice within an optional element. |
| string | A nonquoted set of characters. Do not use quotation marks around the string or the string will include the quotation marks. |
| < > | Nonprinting characters such as passwords are in angle brackets. |
| [ ] | Default responses to system prompts are in square brackets. |
| !, # | An exclamation point (!) or a pound sign (#) at the beginning of a line of code indicates a comment line. |
Reader Alert Conventions
This document may use the following conventions for reader alerts:
 Note |
Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to material not covered in the manual. |
 Tip |
Means the following information will help you solve a problem. |
 Caution |
Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment damage or loss of data. |
 Timesaver |
Means the described action saves time. You can save time by performing the action described in the paragraph. |
 Warning |
Means reader be warned. In this situation, you might perform an action that could result in bodily injury. |
Related Documentation
Note |
Before installing or upgrading the switch, refer to the switch release notes. |
- Cisco Catalyst 3650 Switch documentation, located at: http://www.cisco.com/go/cat3650_docs
- Cisco SFP and SFP+ modules documentation, including compatibility matrixes, located at: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/modules/ps5455/tsd_products_support_series_home.html
- Error Message Decoder, located at: https://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/Support/Errordecoder/index.cgi
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