Administrator Guide

Usage
Information
If you configure interface type as CR4 with auto-negotiation enabled, also
configure CR4 with auto-negotiation. Many DAC cable link issues are resolved by
setting the interface type as CR4.
keepalive
Keep the interface alive when it is not transmitting data.
Syntax
keepalive
Parameters
def-vlan-id Enter 1 for the default VLAN.
Defaults Enabled
Command
Modes
INTERFACE
Command
History
Version 8.3.17.0 Supported on the M I/O Aggregator.
Usage
Information
When you configure keepalive, the system keeps the link up even if the link is not
active at the time.
monitor interface
Monitor counters on a single interface or all interfaces on a stack unit. The screen is refreshed every five
seconds and the CLI prompt disappears.
Syntax
monitor interface [interface]
To disable monitoring and return to the CLI prompt, press the q key.
Parameters
interface (OPTIONAL) Enter the following keywords and slot/port or
number information:
• For the management port, enter the keyword
managementethernet followed by the slot (0 or 1) and
the port (0).
• For a 10-Gigabit Ethernet interface, enter the keyword
TenGigabitEthernet followed by the slot/port
information.
• For a Port Channel interface, enter the keyword port-
channel followed by a number. The range is from 1 to
4094.
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Interfaces