Administrator Guide

CONFIGURATION mode
interface interface-type
• For the Management interface on the RPM, enter the keyword ManagementEthernet then the
slot/port information.
• For a 10-Gigabit Ethernet interface, enter the keyword TenGigabitEthernet then the slot/port
information.
• For a 40-Gigabit Ethernet interface, enter the keyword fortyGigE then the slot/port information.
2 Enable the interface.
INTERFACE mode
no shutdown
To confirm that the interface is enabled, use the show config command in INTERFACE mode. To leave
INTERFACE mode, use the
exit command or end command. You cannot delete a physical interface.
Physical Interfaces
The switch interfaces support Layer 2 and Layer 3 traffic over the 100/1000/10000, 10-Gigabit, and 40-
Gigabit Ethernet interfaces. These interfaces can also become part of virtual interfaces such as virtual local
area networks (VLANs) or port channels.
For more information about VLANs, refer to Bulk Configuration. For more information on port channels, refer
to Physical Interfaces.
Dell Networking OS Behavior: The MXL 10/40GbE switch systems use a single MAC address for all physical
interfaces.
Configuration Task List for Physical Interfaces
By default, all interfaces are operationally disabled and traffic does not pass through them.
The following section includes information about optional configurations for physical interfaces:
• Overview of Layer Modes
• Configuring Layer 2 (Data Link) Mode
• Configuring Layer 2 (Interface) Mode
• Configuring Layer 3 (Interface) Mode
• Configuring Layer 3 (Network) Mode
• Management Interfaces
• Auto-Negotiation on Ethernet Interfaces
• Adjusting the Keepalive Timer
• Clearing Interface Counters
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