Reference Guide

To determine which physical interfaces are available, use the show running-config command in EXEC
mode. This command displays all physical interfaces available on the system.
Dell#show running-config
[output truncated]
interface hundredGigE 1/1
no ip address
shutdown
!
interface hundredGigE 1/2
no ip address
shutdown
!
interface hundredGigE 1/3
no ip address
shutdown
!
interface hundredGigE 1/4
no ip address
shutdown
Enabling a Physical Interface
After determining the type of physical interfaces available, to enable and configure the interfaces, enter
INTERFACE mode by using the interface interface command.
1. Enter the keyword interface then the type of interface and slot/port[/subport] information.
CONFIGURATION mode
interface interface
• For a 10-Gigabit Ethernet interface, enter the keyword TenGigabitEthernet then the slot/port/
subport information.
• For a 40-Gigabit Ethernet interface, enter the keyword fortyGigE then the slot/port/subport
information.
• For a 25-Gigabit Ethernet interface, enter the keyword twentyFiveGigE then the slot/port/
subport information.
• For a 50-Gigabit Ethernet interface, enter the keyword fiftyGigE then the slot/port/subport
information.
• For a 100-Gigabit Ethernet interface, enter the keyword hundredGigE 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 Management Ethernet interface is a single RJ-45 Fast Ethernet port on a switch.
The interface provides dedicated management access to the system.
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Interfaces