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Users Manual of XGS-6350-24X4C
interface GigaEthernet0/1
The switch prompts “config_g1/1”.
There is no need to add blank between interface type and interface number. For
example, in the above line, g 1/1 or g 1/1 is both rights.
(1) You can configure the interface configuration commands in interface
configuration mode. Various commands define protocols and application
programs to be executed on the interface. These commands will stay until
user exits the interface configuration mode or switches to another interface.
(2)
Once the interface configuration has been completed, use the show command
in the following chapter ‘Monitoring and Maintaining Interface’ to test the
interface state.
Interface Configuration
8.2
8.2.1 Configuring Interface Common Attribute
The following content describes the command that can be executed on an interface of any type and
configures common attributes of interface. The common attributes of interface that can be configured include:
interface description, bandwidth and delay and so on.
8.2.1.1 Adding Description
Adding description about the related interface helps to memorize content attached to the interface. This
description only serves as the interface note to help identify uses of the interface and has no effect on any
feature of the interface. This description will appear in the output of the following commands: show
running-config and show interface. Use the following command in interface configuration mode if user
wants to add a description to any interface.
Command Description
description string
Adds description to the currently-configured
interface.
For examples relevant to adding interface description, please refer to the following section ‘Interface
Description Example’.
8.2.1.2 Configuring Bandwidth
The upper protocol uses bandwidth information to perform operation decision. Use the following command to
configure bandwidth for the interface:
Command Description
bandwidthkilobps
Configures bandwidth for the currently
configured interface.