Specifications

158 ExtremeWare XOS 10.1 Command Reference Guide
Commands for Configuring Slots and Ports on a Switch
configure ports auto on
configure ports <port_list> auto on
Description
Enables autonegotiation for the particular port type.
Syntax Description
Default
Auto on.
Usage Guidelines
On a modular switch, <port_list> can be a list of slots and ports. For a detailed explanation of port
specification, see “Modular Switch Numerical Ranges” or “Line-Editing Keys” in Chapter 1.
The type of ports enabled for autonegotiation are 802.3u for 10/100 Mbps ports or 802.3z for Gigabit
Ethernet ports.
Flow control is supported on Gigabit Ethernet ports only. It is enabled or disabled as part of
autonegotiation. If autonegotiation is set to off, flow control is disabled. When autonegotiation is turned
on, flow control is enabled.
Example
The following command configures the switch to autonegotiate for slot 1, ports 2 and 4 on a modular
switch:
configure ports 1:2, 1:4 auto on
port_list Specifies one or more ports or slots and ports. On a modular switch, can be a
list of slots and ports. May be in the form 1, 2, 3-5, 2:*, 2:5, 2:6-2:8.