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Command Reference Guide Line (Console) Interface Config Command Set
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parity [even | mark | none | odd | space]
Use the parity command to specify the type of parity used as error correction. This value must match the
configuration of your VT100 terminal or terminal emulator software. Use the no form of this command to
return to the default value.
Syntax Description
even Sets the parity bit to 0 if the number of 1 bits in the data sequence is odd, or set to
1 if the number of 1 bits is even.
mark Always sets the parity bit to 1.
none No parity bit used.
odd Sets the parity bit to 1 if the number of 1 bits in the data sequence is even, or set
to 1 if the number is odd.
space Always sets the parity bit to 0.
Default Values
By default, the parity option is set to none.
Applicable Platforms
This command applies to the NetVanta 300, 1000, 1000R, 2000, 3000, 4000, and 5000 and
Total Access 900 Series units.
Command History
Release 1.1 Command was introduced.
Functional Notes
Parity is the process used to detect whether characters have been altered during the data transmission
process. Parity bits are appended to data frames to ensure that parity (whether it be odd or even) is
maintained.
Usage Examples
The following example specifies mark parity for the console terminal session:
(config)#line console 0
(config-con 0)#parity mark