Reference Guide

Parameters
stack-unit Enter the stack member unit identifier of the stack member
to reset.
number Enter the port number of the 40G port to be split.
Defaults Disabled.
Command
Modes
CONFIGURATION
Command
History
This guide is platform-specific. For command information about other platforms,
refer to the relevant
Dell Networking OS Command Line Reference Guide.
The following is a list of the Dell Networking OS version history for this command.
Version Description
9.7(0.0) Added support for dynamically fanning-out of interfaces on
S6000. Introduced on the S6000–ON.
9.0.2.0 Introduced on the S6000.
8.3.19.0 Introduced on the S4820T.
8.3.11.1 Introduced on the Z9000.
8.3.7.1 Introduced on the S4810.
Usage
Information
Splitting a 40G port into 4x10G port is supported on standalone and stacked units.
stack-unit stack-unit port number portmode quad dynamically fan-out
40G ports to 10G ports and vice-versa without reload in switch.
The quad port must be in a default configuration before it can be split into 4x10G
ports. The 40G port is lost in the config when the port is split, so be sure that the
port is also removed from other L2/L3 feature configurations.
This command cannot be used if LR4 optics are inserted on the 40G interface.
Example (stack
unit – Warning
message when
13 ports are
configured in
any port range)
Dell(conf)#stack-unit 0 port 48 portmode quad
Maximum number of ports that can be made Quad mode in the
range <0-63> is configured. Ports 52,56,60, will be disabled
on reload.
Do you wish to continue? [confirm yes/no]:yes
Please save and reset unit 0 for the changes to take effect.
Dell(conf)#
860
Interfaces