Cisco Catalyst 2960-XR Configuration Guide

How to Configure Flex Links and the MAC Address-Table Move
Update Feature
Configuring Flex Links
SUMMARY STEPS
1.
configure terminal
2.
interface interface-id
3.
switchport backup interface interface-id
4.
end
DETAILED STEPS
PurposeCommand or Action
Enters global configuration mode.configure terminal
Example:
Switch# configure terminal
Step 1
Specifies the interface, and enters interface configuration mode.
The interface can be a physical Layer 2 interface or a port
channel (logical interface).
interface interface-id
Example:
Switch(conf)# interface gigabitethernet1/0/1
Step 2
Configures a physical Layer 2 interface (or port channel) as part
of a Flex Links pair with the interface. When one link is
forwarding traffic, the other interface is in standby mode.
switchport backup interface interface-id
Example:
Switch(conf-if)# switchport backup interface
Step 3
gigabitethernet1/0/2
Returns to privileged EXEC mode.end
Example:
Switch(conf-if)# end
Step 4
Catalyst 2960-XR Switch Layer 2 Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS Release 15.0(2)EX1
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Configuring Flex Links and the MAC Address-Table Move Update Feature
How to Configure Flex Links and the MAC Address-Table Move Update Feature

Cisco Catalyst 2960-XR Specifications

General

Stacking Bandwidth	80 Gbps
Layer Support	Layer 2 and Layer 3
Jumbo Frame Support	9198 bytes
RAM	512 MB
Input Voltage	100-240V AC
Model	Catalyst 2960-XR
Uplink Interfaces	4 x 1G SFP or 2 x 10G SFP+
Downlink Interfaces	24 or 48 x Gigabit Ethernet ports
Power Supply	Internal
MAC Address Table Size	16, 000 entries
PoE	Available on PoE models
Weight	4.5 kg
Features	energy efficiency
Stacking	Up to 8 switches
Operating Temperature	0 to 45°C