
Interface Commands
4-125
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Interface CommandsThese commands are used to display or set communication parameters for an 
Ethernet port, aggregated link, or VLAN. 
interface
This command configures an interface type and enter interface configuration mode. 
Use the no form to remove a trunk.
Syntax
interface interface
no interface port-channel channel-id
interface 
•ethernet unit/port
-unit - This is device 1. 
-port - Port number. 
•port-channel channel-id (Range: 1-6) 
•vlan vlan-id (Range: 1-4094) 
Default Setting 
None
Table 4-41.  Interface Commands
Command Function Mode Page
interface  Configures an interface type and enters interface configuration 
mode 
GC 4-125
description  Adds a description to an interface configuration IC 4-126
speed-duplex  Configures the speed and duplex operation of a given interface 
when autonegotiation is disabled
IC 4-126
negotiation  Enables autonegotiation of a given interface IC 4-127
capabilities Advertises the capabilities of a given interface for use in 
autonegotiation 
IC 4-128
flowcontrol  Enables flow control on a given interface  IC 4-129
combo-forced-mode Force port type selected for combination ports IC 4-130
shutdown  Disables an interface IC 4-130
switchport broadcast 
packet-rate
Configures the broadcast storm control threshold IC 4-131
clear counters Clears statistics on an interface  PE 4-132
show interfaces status  Displays status for the specified interface  NE, PE  4-133
show interfaces 
counters 
Displays statistics for the specified interfaces  NE, PE  4-134
show interfaces 
switchport 
Displays the administrative and operational status of an 
interface
NE, PE  4-135