Physical Interfaces; Configuration Task List For Physical Interfaces; Overview Of Layer Modes - Dell Force10 Z9000 Configuration Manual

INTERFACE mode
no shutdown
To confirm that the interface is enabled, use the show config command in INTERFACE mode. To leave INTERFACE mode, use
the exit command or end command. You cannot delete a physical interface.

Physical Interfaces

The Management Ethernet interface is a single RJ-45 Fast Ethernet port on each unit of the Z9000
The interface provides dedicated management access to the system.
Stack—unit interfaces support Layer 2 and Layer 3 traffic over the 10/100/1000 and 10-Gigabit Ethernet interfaces. Synchronous
optical network technologies interfaces with point-to-point protocol (PPP) encapsulation support Layer 3 traffic. These interfaces
can also become part of virtual interfaces such as virtual local area networks (VLANs) or port channels.
For more information about VLANs, refer to
Interfaces.
Dell Networking OS Behavior: The system uses a single MAC address for all physical interfaces.

Configuration Task List for Physical Interfaces

By default, all interfaces are operationally disabled and traffic does not pass through them.
The following section includes information about optional configurations for physical interfaces:
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Overview of Layer Modes

• Configuring Layer 2 (Data Link) Mode
• Configuring Layer 2 (Interface) Mode
• Management Interfaces
• Auto-Negotiation on Ethernet Interfaces
• Adjusting the Keepalive Timer
• Clearing Interface Counters
Overview of Layer Modes
On all systems running Dell Networking OS, you can place physical interfaces, port channels, and VLANs in Layer 2 mode or Layer 3
mode.
By default, VLANs are in Layer 2 mode.
Type of Interface
10/100/1000 Ethernet, 10
Gigabit Ethernet
Management
Loopback
Null interface
Port Channel
VLAN
280
Interfaces
Bulk Configuration. For more information on port channels, refer to
Possible Modes
Layer 2
Layer 3
N/A
Layer 3
N/A
Layer 2
Layer 3
Layer 2
Requires Creation
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes, except for the default
VLAN.
Port Channel
Default State
Shutdown (disabled)
Shutdown (disabled)
No shutdown (enabled)
Enabled
Shutdown (disabled)
No shutdown (disabled for
Layer 2)