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Cisco Nexus 5500 Series NX-OS Layer 2 Interfaces Command Reference
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Chapter I Commands
interface ethernet
interface ethernet
To enter interface configuration mode for an Ethernet IEEE 802.3 interface, use the interface ethernet
command.
interface ethernet [chassis_ID/] slot/[QSFP-module/]port
Syntax Description
Command Default None
Command Modes Global configuration mode
Command History
Examples This example shows how to enter configuration mode for Ethernet interface 1/4:
switch(config)# interface ethernet 1/4
switch(config-if)#
This example shows how to enter configuration mode for a host interface on a Fabric Extender:
switch(config)# interface ethernet 101/1/1
switch(config-if)#
Related Commands
chassis_ID (Optional) Specifies the Fabric Extender chassis ID. The chassis ID is from
100 to 199.
Note This argument is not optional when addressing the host interfaces of
a Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extender.
slot Slot from 1 to 4. The following list defines the slots available:
• Slot 1 is the fixed ports.
• Slot 2 to 4 are hot-swappable LEMs.
QSFP-module
The QSFP-module number is 1 to 4.
Note The QSFP-module number applies only to the QSFP+ Generic
Expansion Module (GEM).
port Port number within a particular slot. The port number is from 1 to 128.
Release Modification
6.0(2)N1(1) Support for the QSFP+ GEM was added.
5.2(1)N1(1) This command was introduced.
Command Description
interface vethernet Configures a virtual Ethernet interface.
show fex Displays all configured Fabric Extender chassis connected to the switch.
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