Configure Physical Interfaces

Ethernet port interfaces are enabled by default.

Configuration Commands

Enable the interface:

switch(config)# interface ethernet 1/1/1
switch(conf-if-eth1/1/1)# no shutdown

Disable the interface:

switch(config)# interface ethernet 1/1/1
switch(conf-if-eth1/1/1)# shutdown

Show commands to validate functionality:

switch# show configuration

Expected Results

  1. The switch recognizes the transceiver without errors
  2. Administrators can enter the interface context for the port and enable it
  3. Administrators can establish a link with a partner
  4. Administrators can pass traffic as expected

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