Cisco CATALYST 2960

CHAPTER
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Catalyst 2960 and 2960-S Switches Software Configuration Guide, Release 15.0(1)SE
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Configuring Interface Characteristics
This chapter defines the types of Catalyst 2960, 2960-S, and 2960-C interfaces and describes how to
configure them. Unless otherwise noted, the term switch refers to a standalone switch and a switch stack.
• Understanding Interface Types, page 12-1
• Using the Switch USB Ports, page 12-13
• Using Interface Configuration Mode, page 12-18
• Using the Ethernet Management Port (Catalyst 2960-S Only), page 12-23
• Configuring Ethernet Interfaces, page 12-26
• Configuring Layer 3 SVIs, page 12-40
• Configuring the System MTU, page 12-40
• Monitoring and Maintaining the Interfaces, page 12-42
Note For complete syntax and usage information for the commands used in this chapter, see the switch
command reference for this release and the Cisco IOS Interface Command Reference, Release 12.4 on
Cisco.com.
Understanding Interface Types
This section describes the different types of supported interfaces with references to chapters that contain
more detailed information about configuring these interfaces.
Note The stack ports on the rear of the switch are not Ethernet ports and cannot be configured.
• Port-Based VLANs, page 12-2
• Switch Ports, page 12-2
• Switch Virtual Interfaces, page 12-3
• EtherChannel Port Groups, page 12-4
• Dual-Purpose Uplink Ports, page 12-4
• Power over Ethernet Ports, page 12-5
• Connecting Interfaces, page 12-13