HP 5820X Series User Manual

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Ethernet interface configuration
Ethernet interface naming conventions
The GE and 10-GE interfaces on the HP 5800 and HP 5820X switch series are named in the format of
interface-type A/B/C, where the following definitions apply:
• A represents the ID of the switch in an IRF virtual device. If the switch is not assigned to any IRF
virtual device, A takes 1.
• B represents a slot number on the switch. It takes 0 for fixed interfaces, 1 for interfaces on interface
expansion card 1, and 2 for interfaces on interface expansion card 2.
• C represents the number of an interface on a slot.
For example, GigabitEthernet 1/1/2 represents a GE interface on expansion card 1 on a standalone
switch.
The HP 5800-48G-PoE+ Switch (JC101A), HP 5800-48G-PoE+ TAA Switch (JG242A), HP 5820X-14XG-
SFP+ Switch (JC106A), and HP 5820X-14XG-SFP+ TAA Switch (JG259A) provide an internal 10-GE
interface named Ten-GigabitEthernet A/3/1 for OAA applications.
For more information about SFP and SFP+ interfaces, see the HP 5800 Switches Series Installation Guide
or the HP 5820X Switches Series Installation Guide.
Management Ethernet interface
The switch provides one management Ethernet interface. This interface uses an RJ-45 connector. Connect
it to a PC for software loading and system debugging.
To configure the management Ethernet interface:
To do… Use the command… Remarks
1. Enter system view
system-view —
2. Enter management Ethernet
interface view
interface M-GigabitEthernet
interface-number
—
3. Change the description of the
interface
description text
Optional.
By default, the description of the
management interface is M-
GigabitEthernet0/0/0 Interface.
4. Shut down the interface
shutdown
Optional.
By default, the management Ethernet
interface is up.
5. Restore the default settings for
the interface
default Optional.
Switchable operating mode of Ethernet interfaces
Switch the operating mode of an Ethernet interface from Layer 2 (bridge) to Layer 3 (route) and vice versa,
as needed. When operating in Layer 2 mode, the Ethernet interface acts as a Layer 2 interface. When

HP 5820X Series Specifications

General

Brand	HP
Model	5820X Series
Category	Switch
Language	English