Context
Perform the following steps on the S7700.
Procedure
Step 1 Run:
system-view
The system view is displayed.
Step 2 Run:
interface interface-type interface-number
The interface view is displayed.
Step 3 Run:
description description
A description is configured for the interface.
By default, the description of an interface is "HUAWEI, Quidway Series, X interface". X
specifies the interface type and number.
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1.3.3 (Optional) Configuring the Cable Type on an Interface
Context
Perform the following steps on the S7700.
Procedure
Step 1 Run:
system-view
The system view is displayed.
Step 2 Run:
interface interface-type interface-number
The Ethernet electrical interface view is displayed.
Step 3 Run:
mdi { across | auto | normal }
The cable type is configured for the Ethernet electrical interface.
By default, an Ethernet electrical interface automatically identifies the cable type.
An electrical interface can use a crossover cable or a straight through cable. If across is specified,
the interface can use a crossover cable; if normal is specified, the interface can use a straight
through cable; if auto is specified, the interface can use both types of network cables.
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Quidway S7700 Smart Routing Switch
Configuration Guide - Ethernet 1 Ethernet Interface Configuration
Issue 01 (2011-07-15) Huawei Proprietary and Confidential
Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
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