Configuring Ethernet Interfaces; Information About Ethernet Interfaces; About The Interface Command - Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Configuration Manual

Configuring Ethernet Interfaces

This section describes the configuration of the Ethernet interfaces on a Cisco Nexus 5000 Series switch. It
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Information About Ethernet Interfaces

The Ethernet ports can operate as standard Ethernet interfaces connected to servers or to a LAN.
The Ethernet interfaces also support Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE). FCoE allows the physical Ethernet
link to carry both Ethernet and Fibre Channel traffic.
On a Cisco Nexus 5000 Series switch, the Ethernet interfaces are enabled by default.

About the Interface Command

You can enable the various capabilities of the Ethernet interfaces on a per-interface basis using the interface
command. When you enter the interface command, you specify the following information:
• Interface type—All physical Ethernet interfaces use the ethernet keyword.
• Slot number
• Port number
Information About Ethernet Interfaces, page 11
Configuring Ethernet Interfaces, page 17
Displaying Interface Information, page 39
Default Physical Ethernet Settings , page 42
◦ Slot 1 includes all the fixed ports.
◦ Slot 2 includes the ports on the upper expansion module (if populated).
◦ Slot 3 includes the ports on the lower expansion module (if populated).
◦ Port number within the group.
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