Guidelines and Limitations
vEthernet interface configuration has the following configuration guideline and limitation:
MTU cannot be configured on a vEthernet interface.
Default Settings
Table 3: Default Settings for vEthernet Interface
DefaultParameters
AccessSwitchport mode
1 to 4094Allowed VLANs
VLAN1Access VLAN ID
VLAN1Native VLAN ID
DisabledNative VLAN ID tagging
ShutAdministrative state
EnabledAutomatic deletion of vEthernet interfaces
EnabledAutomatic purge of manual configuration on
vEthernet interfaces
EnabledAutomatic creation of vEthernet interfaces
Configuring vEthernet Interfaces
Configuring Global vEthernet Properties
You can enable or disable the following automatic controls for vEthernet interfaces:
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Deleting unused vEthernet interfaces
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Purging of manual vEthernet configurations
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Creating vEthernet interfaces
Before You Begin
Log in to the CLI in EXEC mode.
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Configuring Virtual Ethernet Interfaces
Guidelines and Limitations