To determine the number of bits for the port to operate with, use the data-bits command in Interface Configuration Mode.
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| integer (7-8) | Integer | Enter a number of bits for the port to operate with. The default is 8. Binary data is typically transmitted as eight bits, and text-based data is transmitted as seven bits or eight bits. If the data is based on the ASCII character set, then a minimum of seven bits is required because there are 27 or 128 distinct characters. If an eighth bit is used, it must have a value of |
Serial Interface Configuration Mode
iS5Comm(config)# configure terminal
iS5Comm(config-serial-if)# data-bits 7
iS5Comm(config-serial-if)# data-bits 8