Dell Force10 MXL Blade MXL 10/40GbE Switch IO Module Configuration Guide - Page 225

Enable a Physical Interface After determining the type of physical interfaces available, you can enter INTERFACE mode by entering the interface interface slot/port command to enable and configure the interface. To enter INTERFACE mode, follow these steps, starting in CONFIGURATION mode: Step Command Syntax 1 interface interface 2 no shutdown Command Mode Purpose CONFIGURATION INTERFACE Enter the keyword interface followed by the type of interface and slot/port information: • For the Management interface on the stack-unit, enter the keyword ManagementEthernet followed by the slot/port information. • For a 10 Gigabit Ethernet interface, enter the keyword TenGigabitEthernet followed by the slot/port information. • For a 40-Gigabit Ethernet interface, enter the keyword fortyGigE followed by the slot/part information. Enter the no shutdown command to enable the interface. 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 IP address on the D-fabric provides a dedicated management access to the system. The switch interfaces support Layer 2 and Layer 3 traffic over the 100/1000/10000, 10-Gigabit, and 40-Gigabit Ethernet interfaces. These interfaces can also become part of virtual interfaces such as virtual local area networks (VLANs) or port channels. For more information about VLANs, refer to Bulk Configuration. For more information about port channels, refer to Port Channel Interfaces. FTOS Behavior: The MXL 10/40GbE switch systems use a single MAC address for all physical interfaces. Configuration Task List for Physical Interfaces By default, all interfaces are operationally disabled and traffic does not pass through them. Interfaces | 223