AS5800-EC Series CLI Reference Guide R02

Chapter 11 | Interface Commands
Interface Configuration
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Command Usage
The craft interface is provided as an out-of-band management connection which is
isolated from all other ports on the switch. This interface must first be configured
with an IPv4 or IPv6 address before a connection can be made through Telnet, SSH,
or HTTP.
Example
To specify port 4, enter the following command:
Console(config)#interface ethernet 1/4
Console(config-if)#
description This command adds a description to an interface. Use the no form to remove the
description.
Syntax
description string
no description
string - Comment or a description to help you remember what is attached
to this interface. (Range: 1-64 characters)
Default Setting
None
Command Mode
Interface Configuration (Ethernet, Port Channel)
Command Usage
The description is displayed by the show interfaces status command and in the
running-configuration file. An example of the value which a network manager
might store in this object is the name of the manufacturer, and the product name.
Example
The following example adds a description to port 4.
Console(config)#interface ethernet 1/4
Console(config-if)#description RD-SW#3
Console(config-if)#
flowcontrol This command enables flow control. Use the no form to disable flow control.
Syntax
[no] flowcontrol