Cisco Catalyst 3750-E - Interface Types

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Catalyst 3750-E and 3560-E Switch Software Configuration Guide
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Configuring Interface Characteristics
This chapter defines the types of interfaces on the Catalyst 3750-E or 3560-E switch and describes how
to configure them. Unless otherwise noted, the term switch refers to a Catalyst 3750-E or 3560-E
standalone switch and to a Catalyst 3750-E switch stack.
The chapter consists of these sections:
• Interface Types, page 12-1
• Using Interface Configuration Mode, page 12-12
• Using the Ethernet Management Port, page 12-18
• Configuring Ethernet Interfaces, page 12-21
• Configuring Layer 3 Interfaces, page 12-32
• Configuring the System MTU, page 12-34
• Configuring the Cisco RPS 2300, page 12-37
• Configuring the Power Supplies, page 12-38
• Monitoring and Maintaining the Interfaces, page 12-39
Note For complete syntax and usage information for the commands used in this chapter, see the switch
command reference for this release and the online Cisco IOS Interface Command Reference,
Release 12.2.
Interface Types
This section describes the different types of interfaces supported by the switch with references to
chapters that contain more detailed information about configuring these interface types. The rest of the
chapter describes configuration procedures for physical interface characteristics.
Note The stack ports on the rear of the Catalyst 3750-E switch are not Ethernet ports and cannot be configured.
These sections describe the interface types:
• Port-Based VLANs, page 12-2
• Switch Ports, page 12-2
• Routed Ports, page 12-4