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4.3.8.7 shutdown
Use this command to disable an interface. To restarta disabled interface, use the no
form.
Syntax
shutdown
no shutdown
Default Setting
All interfaces are enabled.
Command Mode
Interface Configuration (Ethernet, Port Channel)
Command Usage
This command allows you to disable a port due to abnormal behavior (for
example, excessive collisions), and then reenable it after the problem has been
resolved. Youmay also want to disable a port for security reasons.
Example
The following example disables Ethernet port SNP5.
4.3.8.8 switchport broadcast packet-rate
Use this command to configure broadcast storm control. Use the no form to disable
broadcast storm control.
Console(config)#interface ethernet SNP5
Console(config-if)#shutdown
Console(config-if)#