Command Mode
Interface Configuration (Ethernet - Ports 21-24/45-48)
Example
This forces the switch to use the built-in RJ-45 port for the combination port 48.
Console(config)#interface ethernet 1/48
Console(config-if)#media-type copper-forced
Console(config-if)#
shutdown
This command disables an interface. To restart a disabled interface, use the
no
form.
Syntax
[
no
]
shutdown
Default Setting
All interfaces are enabled.
Command Mode
Interface Configuration (Ethernet, Port Channel)
Command Usage
This command allows you to disable a port due to abnormal behavior
(e.g., excessive collisions), and then reenable it after the problem has been
resolved. You may also want to disable a port for security reasons.
Example
The following example disables port 5.
Console(config)#interface ethernet 1/5
Console(config-if)#shutdown
Console(config-if)#
switchport broadcast packet-rate
This command configures broadcast storm control. Use the
no
form to disable
broadcast storm control.
Syntax
switchport broadcast packet-rate
rate
no switchport broadcast
rate - Threshold level as a rate; i.e., packets per second.
(Range: 500-262143)
Default Setting
Enabled for all ports
Packet-rate limit: 500 pps
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shutdown
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