Dell N2000, N3000, N4000 Configuring Port Characteristics

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Configuring Port Characteristics
This chapter describes how to configure physical switch port characteristics,
including settings such as administrative status and maximum frame
sizeGreen Ethernet settings. This chapter also describes the link dependency
feature.
The topics covered in this chapter include:
•Port Overview
• Default Port Values
• Configuring Port Characteristics (Web)
• Configuring Port Characteristics (CLI)
• Port Configuration Examples
Port Overview
A port is a physical interface. Cables physically connect ports on devices such
as PCs or servers to ports on the switch to provide access to the n etwork. The
number and type of physical ports available on your Dell Networking N2000,
N3000, and N4000 series switches depends on the model.
What Physical Port Characteristics Can Be Configured?
Table18-1Table18-2 provides a summary of the physical characteristics that
can be configured on the switch ports.
Table 18-1. Port Characteristics
Feature Description
Administrative status Controls whether the port is administratively
enabled or disabled.
Description Provides a text-based description of the port.