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These commands are used to display or set communication parameters for

an Ethernet port, aggregated link, or VLAN.

Table 25-1 Interface Commands

Command Function Mode Page
interface Configures an interface type and enters
interface configuration mode
GC 25-2
description Adds a description to an interface
configuration
IC 25-3
speed-duplex Configures the speed and duplex
operation of a given interface when
autonegotiation is disabled
IC 25-3
negotiation Enables autonegotiation of a given
interface
IC 25-5
capabilities Advertises the capabilities of a given
interface for use in autonegotiation
IC 25-6
flowcontrol Enables flow control on a given
interface
IC 25-7
media-type Force port type selected for
combination ports
IC 25-8
switchport mdix Sets pinout configuration to automatic
detection or fixed mode
IC 25-9
shutdown Disables an interface IC 25-10
switchport packet-rate Configures broadcast and multicast
and unknown unicast storm control
thresholds
IC 25-11
clear counters Clears statistics on an interface PE 25-12
show interfaces status Displays status for the specified
interface
NE, PE 25-13