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Port Extenders (PE)
To configure a C1048P port extender (PE) attached to a C9010, use the commands in this chapter from
the C9010 console.
Important Points to Remember
• You can perform the following tasks using the commands described in this chapter:
– Provisioning a Port Extender
– Managing a Port Extender
– PE Stacking
• You must configure the feature extended-bridge command to turn on support for PE
configuration on a C9010.
• The GVRP and FRRP protocols are not supported on the PE ports.
NOTE: Dell Networking OS recommends not to use RPM Slots 10 and 11 for PE connectivity.
For information on the commands you can enter from a PE console to configure a port extender, see the
PE Console chapter.
For information on using the PE features, see the “Port Extenders” chapter in the Dell Networking OS
Configuration Guide for the C9000 Series.
cascade interface
Configure an interface as a cascade interface.
C9000 Series
Syntax
cascade interface interface slot/port-range
Parameters
interface interface
Enter interface and specify the interface supported on
the switch. The TenGigabit Ethernet interface is the only
interface type supported for this feature.
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