T3700G-28TQ
 
JetStream 28-Port Gigabit Stackable L3 Managed Switch CLI Guide 
 
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description 
Description 
The description command is used to add a description to the Ethernet port. To 
clear the description of the corresponding port, please use no description 
command. 
Syntax 
description string 
no description 
Parameter  
string  ——  Content of a port description, ranging from 1 to 16 characters.     
Command Mode 
Interface Configuration Mode (interface fastEthernet / interface range 
fastEthernet / interface gigabitEthernet / interface range gigabitEthernet / 
interface ten-gigabitEthernet / interface range ten-gigabitEthernet) 
Example 
Add a description Port #5 to Gigabit Ethernet port 1/0/5:   
T3700G-28TQ(config)#interface gigabitEthernet 1/0/5 
T3700G-28TQ(config-if)#description Port#5 
shutdown 
Description 
The shutdown command is used to disable an Ethernet port. To enable this port 
again, please use no shutdown command. 
Syntax 
shutdown 
no shutdown