Ethernet Module Configuration Using Enterprise Device Manager; Disabling An Ethernet Module - Nortel 8600 Configuration Manual

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Ethernet module configuration using
Enterprise Device Manager
Configure an Ethernet module and port to ensure proper operation and
optimum performance of the module and port.
You can configure some Ethernet module parameters using only the
NNCLI or CLI. These include flow control, Single Fiber Fault Detection
(SFFD), and others.
Navigation
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"Disabling an Ethernet module" (page 23)
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"Configuring the active connector" (page 24)
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"Configuring an Ethernet port" (page 24)
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Configuring the framing type for 10 Gbit/s WAN modules
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"Associating a port to a VRF instance" (page 29)

Disabling an Ethernet module

Disable an Ethernet module before you remove it from the chassis to
minimize traffic loss. Traffic does not flow on a disabled module.
Procedure steps
Procedure steps
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Action
In the Device Physical View tab, select the Ethernet module.
In the navigation pane, open the following folders:
Configuration, Edit.
Double-click Card.
In the FrontAdminStatus section, enable (up) or disable (down)
the module as required.
Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 8600
Configuration — Ethernet Modules
NN46205-503 04.01 21 December 2009
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