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Command Modes INTERFACE
Supported Modes Full–Switch
Command
History
Version Description
9.9(0.0) Introduced on the FN IOM.
8.3.16.1 Introduced on the MXL 10/40GbE Switch IO Module.
vlan-stack protocol-type
Define the stackable VLAN tag protocol identifier (TPID) for the outer VLAN tag (also called the VMAN tag). If you do not
configure this command, the system assigns the value 0x9100.
Syntax
vlan-stack protocol-type number
Parameters
number Enter the hexadecimal number as the stackable VLAN tag.
You may specify both bytes of the 2-byte S-Tag TPID. The range is from 0 to
FFFF. The default is 9100.
Defaults 0x9100
Command Modes CONFIGURATION
Supported Modes Full–Switch
Command
History
Version Description
9.9(0.0) Introduced on the FN IOM.
8.3.16.1 Introduced on the MXL 10/40GbE Switch IO Module.
Usage
Information
For specific interoperability limitations regarding the S-Tag TPID, refer to the Dell Networking OS
Configuration Guide.
Related
Commands
portmode hybrid — sets a port (physical ports only) to accept both tagged and untagged frames. A port
configured this way is identified as a hybrid port in report displays.
vlan-stack trunk — specifies a Layer 2 port or port channel as a trunk port to the Stackable VLAN
network.
vlan-stack trunk
Specify a Layer 2 port or port channel as a trunk port to the Stackable VLAN network.
Syntax
vlan-stack trunk
To remove a trunk port designation from the selected interface, use the no vlan-stack trunk
command.
Defaults Not configured.
Command Modes INTERFACE
Supported Modes Full–Switch
Command
History
Version Description
9.9(0.0) Introduced on the FN IOM.
8.3.16.1 Introduced on the MXL 10/40GbE Switch IO Module.
Usage
Information
Prior to using this command, to place the interface in Layer 2 mode, execute the switchport command.
1196 VLAN Stacking