Default Eee Configuration - Cisco Catalyst 2960 series Configuration Manual

Restrictions for EEE
power by shutting down certain services. EEE provides the protocol needed to transition into and out of LPI
mode in a way that is transparent to upper layer protocols and applications.

Default EEE Configuration

EEE is enabled by default.
Restrictions for EEE
EEE has the following restrictions:
• Changing the EEE configuration resets the interface because the device has to restart Layer 1
• You might want to enable the Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) for devices that require longer
How to Configure EEE
You can enable or disable EEE on an interface that is connected to an EEE-capable link partner.
Enabling or Disabling EEE
SUMMARY STEPS
1. configure terminal
2. interface interface-id
3. power efficient-ethernet auto
4. no power efficient-ethernet auto
5. end
6. copy running-config startup-config
DETAILED STEPS
Command or Action
Step 1
configure terminal
Example:
Switch# configure terminal
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autonegotiation.
wakeup times before they are able to accept data on their receive paths. Doing so enables the device to
negotiate for extended system wakeup times from the transmitting link partner.
Purpose
Enters global configuration mode.