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– MDI/MDIX — Select one of the options that enables the device to
decipher between crossed and uncrossed cables. Hubs and switches
are deliberately wired opposite to the way end stations are wired, so
that when a hub or switch is connected to an end station, a straight
through Ethernet cable can be used, and the pairs are match up
properly. When two hubs/switches are connected to each other, or two
end stations are connected to each other, a crossover cable is used
ensure that the correct pairs are connected. The possible options are:
•
Auto — Use to automatically detect the cable type.
• MDIX — Use for hubs and switches.
• MDI — Use for end stations.
– Current MDI/MDIX — Displays the current device MDIX settings.
– LAG — Displays whether the port is part of a LAG.
Configuring Ports Using CLI Commands
The following table summarizes the CLI commands for configuring ports as
displayed in the Port Configuration pages.
Table 10-8. Port Configuration CLI Commands
CLI Command Description
eee enable
no eee enable
Enables the EEE mode globally.
Use the no format of the command
to disable the mode.
eee lldp enable
no eee lldp enable
Enables EEE support by LLDP on
an Ethernet port.
Use the no format of the command
to disable the support.
description string
no description
Adds a description to an interface
configuration.
Use the no form of this command to
remove the description.
shutdown
no shutdown
Disables an interfaces.
Use the no form of this command to
restart a disabled interface.