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Configuring Interface Characteristics
This chapter defines the types of interfaces on the Catalyst 3560 switch and describes how to configure
them.
The chapter consists of these sections:
Understanding Interface Types, page 11-1
Using Interface Configuration Mode, page 11-10
Configuring Ethernet Interfaces, page 11-14
Configuring Layer 3 Interfaces, page 11-25
Configuring the System MTU, page 11-27
Monitoring and Maintaining the Interfaces, page 11-29
Note For complete syntax and usage information for the commands used in this chapter, see the switch
command reference for this release and the Cisco IOS Interface Command Reference, Release 12.2 from
the Cisco.com page under Documentation > Cisco IOS Software > 12.2 Mainline > Command
References.

Understanding Interface Types

This section describes the different types of interfaces supported by the switch with references to
chapters that contain more detailed information about configuring these interface types. The rest of the
chapter describes configuration procedures for physical interface characteristics.
These sections describe the interface types:
Port-Based VLANs, page 11-2
Switch Ports, page 11-2
Routed Ports, page 11-4
Switch Virtual Interfaces, page 11-4
EtherChannel Port Groups, page 11-6
Dual-Purpose Uplink Ports, page 11-6
Power over Ethernet Ports, page 11-7
Connecting Interfaces, page 11-9