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Chapter 10 Configuring Interface Characteristics
Configuring Layer 3 Interfaces
To disable auto-MDIX, use the no mdix auto interface configuration command.
This example shows how to enable auto-MDIX on a port:
Switch#
configure terminal
Switch(config)#
interface gigabitethernet1/0/1
Switch(config-if)#
speed auto
Switch(config-if)#
duplex auto
Switch(config-if)#
mdix auto
Switch(config-if)#
end
Adding a Description for an Interface
You can add a description about an interface to help you remember its function. The description appears
in the output of these privileged EXEC commands: show configuration
,
show running-config
,
and
show interfaces.
Beginning in privileged EXEC mode, follow these steps to add a description for an interface:
Use the no description interface configuration command to delete the description.
This example shows how to add a description on a port and how to verify the description:
Switch#
configure terminal
Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z.
Switch(config)#
interface gigabitethernet1/0/2
Switch(config-if)#
description Connects to Marketing
Switch(config-if)#
end
Switch#
show interfaces gigabitethernet1/0/2 description
Interface Status Protocol Description
Gi1/0/2
admin down down Connects to Marketing
Configuring Layer 3 Interfaces
The switch supports these types of Layer 3 interfaces:
•
SVIs: You should configure SVIs for any VLANs for which you want to route traffic. SVIs are
created when you enter a VLAN ID following the interface vlan global configuration command. To
delete an SVI, use the no interface vlan global configuration command. You cannot delete interface
VLAN 1.
Command
Purpose
Step 1
configure terminal
Enter global configuration mode.
Step 2
interface interface-id
Specify the interface for which you are adding a description, and enter
interface configuration mode.
Step 3
description string
Add a description (up to 240 characters) for an interface.
Step 4
end
Return to privileged EXEC mode.
Step 5
show interfaces interface-id description
or
show running-config
Verify your entry.
Step 6
copy running-config startup-config
(Optional) Save your entries in the configuration file.