
C H A P T E R
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Catalyst 3550 Multilayer Switch Software Configuration Guide
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Configuring Interface Characteristics
This chapter describes the types of interfaces on a Catalyst 3550 switch and how to configure them. The
chapter has these sections:
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Understanding Interface Types, page 10-1
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Using the Interface Command, page 10-7
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Configuring Ethernet Interfaces, page 10-11
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Configuring Layer 3 Interfaces, page 10-18
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Monitoring and Maintaining the Interfaces, page 10-19
Note
For complete syntax and usage information for the commands used in this chapter, refer to the switch
command reference for this release and the online Cisco IOS Interface Command Reference for
Release 12.1.
Understanding Interface Types
This section describes the different types of interfaces supported by the switch with references to
chapters that contain more detailed information about configuring these interface types. The rest of the
chapter describes configuration procedures for physical interface characteristics.
These sections are included:
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Switch Virtual Interfaces, page 10-4
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EtherChannel Port Groups, page 10-5
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