Cisco Systems WSC2960X48TDL Adding a Description for an Interface, configure terminal, Purpose

Configuring Interface Characteristics

Adding a Description for an Interface

Adding a Description for an Interface

SUMMARY STEPS

1.configure terminal

2.interface interface-id

3.description string

4.end

5.show interfaces interface-iddescription

DETAILED STEPS

	Command or Action	Purpose
Step 1	configure terminal	Enters global configuration mode.
	Example:
	Switch# configure terminal
Step 2	interface interface-id	Specifies the interface for which you are adding a
		description, and enter interface configuration mode.
	Example:
	Switch(config)# interface gigabitethernet1/0/2
Step 3	description string	Adds a description (up to 240 characters) for an
		interface.
	Example:
	Switch(config-if)#description Connects to
	Marketing
Step 4	end	Returns to privileged EXEC mode.
	Example:
	Switch(config-if)# end
Step 5	show interfaces interface-iddescription	Verifies your entry.

	Catalyst 2960-X Switch Interface and Hardware Component Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS Release 15.0(2)EX
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