Understanding Interface Types - Cisco Catalyst 2975 Software Configuration Manual

Configuring Interface Characteristics
This chapter defines the types of Catalyst 2975 interfaces and describes how to configure them. Unless
otherwise noted, the term switch refers to a standalone switch and a switch stack.
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For complete syntax and usage information for the commands used in this chapter, see the switch
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command reference for this release and the Cisco IOS Interface Command Reference, Release 12.2 from
the Cisco.com page under Documentation > Cisco IOS Software Release > 12.2 Mainline >
Command References.

Understanding Interface Types

This section describes the different types of supported interfaces with references to chapters that contain
more detailed information about configuring these interfaces.
The stack ports on the rear of the switch are not Ethernet ports and cannot be configured.
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Understanding Interface Types, page 12-1
Using Interface Configuration Mode, page 12-11
Configuring Ethernet Interfaces, page 12-16
Configuring Layer 3 SVIs, page 12-27
Configuring the System MTU, page 12-28
Monitoring and Maintaining the Interfaces, page 12-29
Port-Based VLANs, page 12-2
Switch Ports, page 12-2
Switch Virtual Interfaces, page 12-3
EtherChannel Port Groups, page 12-4
Dual-Purpose Uplink Ports, page 12-4
Connecting Interfaces, page 12-10
C H A P T E R
Catalyst 2975 Switch Software Configuration Guide
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