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Cisco Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS Interfaces Configuration Guide, Release 5.x
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Chapter 2 Configuring Basic Interface Parameters
Configuring the Basic Interface Parameters
DETAILED STEPS
This example shows how to enable MDIX for Ethernet port 3/1:
switch# configure terminal
switch(config)# interface ethernet 3/1
switch(config-if)# mdix auto
switch(config-if)#
This example shows how to disable MDIX for Ethernet port 3/1:
switch# configure terminal
switch(config)# interface ethernet 3/1
switch(config-if)# no mdix
switch(config-if)#
Configuring the Debounce Timer
You can enable the debounce timer for Ethernet ports by specifying a debounce time, in milliseconds
(ms), or disable the timer by specifying a debounce time of 0.
You can show the debounce times for all of the Ethernet ports by using the show interface debounce
command.
Command Purpose
Step 1
configure terminal
Example:
switch# configure terminal
switch(config)#
Enters configuration mode.
Step 2
interface ethernet slot/port
Example:
switch(config)# interface ethernet 3/1
switch(config-if)#
Specifies an interface to configure, and
enters interface configuration mode.
Step 3
{mdix auto | no mdix}
Example:
switch(config-if)# mdix auto
switch(config-if)#
Specifies whether to enable or disable
MDIX detection for the port.
Step 4
show interface ethernet slot/port
Example:
switch(config)# show interface ethernet 3/1
switch(config-if)#
Displays the interface status, which
includes the MDIX status.
Step 5
exit
Example:
switch(config-if)# exit
switch(config)#
Exits the interface mode.
Step 6
copy running-config startup-config
Example:
switch(config)# copy running-config startup-config
(Optional) Copies the running
configuration to the startup
configuration.