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Chapter 2 Cisco IOS Commands for the Catalyst 4500 Series Switches
media-type
media-type
To select the connector for a dual-mode capable port, use the media-type command.
media-type {rj45 | sfp}
Syntax Description
Defaults sfp
Command Modes Interface configuration mode
Command History
Usage Guidelines This command is supported on all ports on the WS-X4306-GB-T module and ports 1/45-48 on the
WS-X4948 chassis.
Entering the show interface capabilities command provides the Multiple Media Types field, which
displays the value no if a port is not dual-mode capable and lists the media types (sfp and rj45) for
dual-mode capable ports.
Examples This example shows how to configure port 5/45 on a WS-X4948 chassis to use the RJ-45 connector:
Switch(config)# interface gigabitethernet 5/45
Switch(config-if)# media-type rj45
rj45 Uses the RJ-45 connector.
sfp Uses the SFP connector.
Release Modification
12.2(20)EWA Support for this command was introduced for the WS-X4306-GB-T module
and the WS-X4948 chassis.