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4.1.7 mdi
Command:
mdi {auto | across |
normal}
no mdi
Function
:
Sets the cable types supported by the Ethernet port; the no command sets the cable type to auto-identification. This
command is not supported on combo ports and fiber ports.
Parameters
:
auto
indicates
auto
identification
of
cable types;
across
indicates crossover cable support only;
normal
indicates
straight-through cable support only.
Command
mode:
Port Mode.
Default
:
Port cable type is set to auto-identification by default.
Usage
Guide
:
Auto-identification is recommended. Generally, straight-through cable is used for switch-PC connection and
crossover cable is used for switch-switch connection.
Example
:
Setting the cable type support of Ethernet ports 1/1-8 to straight-through cable only.
Switch(config)#interface ethernet 1/1-8
Switch(Config-If-Port-Range)#mdi normal
4.1.8 media-type
Command:
media-type {copper |
copper-preferred-auto | fiber | sfp-preferred-auto
}
Function:
Sets to combo port mode (combo ports only).
Parameters:
copper
forces use of copper cable port;
copper-preferred-auto
for copper cable port first; fiber
forces use of fiber
cable port;
sfp-preferred-auto
for fiber cable port first.