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Configuring Layer 2 Ethernet Interfaces
This chapter describes how to use the command-line interface (CLI) to configure Fast Ethernet and
Gigabit Ethernet interfaces for Layer 2 switching on Catalyst 4500 series switches. It also provides
guidelines, procedures, and configuration examples. The configuration tasks in this chapter apply to Fast
Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet interfaces on any module, including the uplink ports on the supervisor
engine.
This chapter includes the following major sections:
About Layer 2 Ethernet Switching, page 15-1
Default Layer 2 Ethernet Interface Configuration, page 15-4
Layer 2 Interface Configuration Guidelines and Restrictions, page 15-5
Configuring Ethernet Interfaces for Layer 2 Switching, page 15-5
Note To configure Layer 3 interfaces, see Chapter 30, “Configuring Layer 3 Interfaces.
Note For complete syntax and usage information for the switch commands used in this chapter, look at the
Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series Switch Command Reference and related publications at this location:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps4324/index.html
If the command is not found in the Catalyst 4500 Command Reference, it is located in the larger Cisco
IOS library. Refer to the Cisco IOS Command Reference and related publications at this location:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6350/index.html

About Layer 2 Ethernet Switching

The following sections describe how Layer 2 Ethernet switching works on Catalyst 4500 series switches:
Layer 2 Ethernet Switching, page 15-2
VLAN Trunks, page 15-3
Layer 2 Interface Modes, page 15-4