Command Line Interface
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7.9.8 shutdown
This command disables an interface. To restart a disabled interface, use the no
form.
Syntax
[no] shutdown
Default Setting
All interfaces are enabled.
Command Mode
Interface Configuration (Ethernet, Port Channel)
Command Usage
This command allows a port to be disabled due to abnormal behavior
(for example, excessive collisions), and then reenabled after the problem
has been resolved. A port can also be disabled for security reasons.
Example
The following example disables port 5.
Console(config)#interface ethernet 1/5
Console(config-if)#shutdown
Console(config-if)#