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C H A P T E R 3
Configuring Auto-MDIX
This module contains the following sections:
•Prerequisites for Auto-MDIX, page 41
•Restrictions for Auto-MDIX, page 41
•Information about Configuring Auto-MDIX, page 42
•How to Configure Auto-MDIX, page 42
•Monitoring Auto-MDIX, page 43
•Example for Configuring Auto-MDIX, page 44
Prerequisites for Auto-MDIX
Automatic medium-dependent interface crossover (auto-MDIX) is enabled by default. When you enable auto-MDIX, you must also set the interface speed and duplex to auto so that the feature operates correctly.
Auto-MDIX is supported on all 10/100/1000-Mb/s and on 10/100/1000BASE-TX small form-factor pluggable (SFP)-module interfaces. It is not supported on 1000BASE-SX or -LX SFP module interfaces.
Restrictions for Auto-MDIX
The switch might not support a pre-standard powered device—such as Cisco IP phones and access points that do not fully support IEEE 802.3af—if that powered device is connected to the switch through a crossover cable. This is regardless of whether auto-MIDX is enabled on the switch port.
Catalyst 2960-X Switch Interface and Hardware Component Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS Release 15.0(2)EX