Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Switch CLI Software Configuration Guide (OL-16597-01, July 2009)

network servers through all dynamic routing protocols. When shut down, the interface is not included in any
routing updates.
To disable an interface, perform this task:
Procedure
PurposeCommand or Action
Enters configuration mode.switch# configure terminal
Step 1
Enters interface configuration mode for the
specified interface.
switch(config)# interface type slot/port
Step 2
Disables the interface.switch(config-if)# shutdown
Step 3
Restarts the interface.switch(config-if)# no shutdown
Step 4
The following example shows how to disable an Ethernet port:
switch# configure terminal
switch(config)# interface ethernet 1/4
switch(config-if)# shutdown
The following example shows how to restart an Ethernet interface:
switch# configure terminal
switch(config)# interface ethernet 1/4
switch(config-if)# no shutdown
Displaying Interface Information
To view configuration information about the defined interfaces, perform one of these tasks:
PurposeCommand
Displays the detailed configuration of the specified
interface.
switch# show interface type slot/port
Displays detailed information about the capabilities
of the specified interface. This option is only available
for physical interfaces
switch# show interface type slot/port capabilities
Displays detailed information about the transceiver
connected to the specified interface. This option is
only available for physical interfaces.
switch# show interface type slot/port transceiver
Displays the status of all interfaces.switch# show interface brief
Displays the debounce status of all interfaces.switch# show interface debounce
Displays the detailed listing of the flow control
settings on all interfaces.
switch# show interface flowcontrol
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Displaying Interface Information
Disabling and Restarting Ethernet Interfaces