Polarity - Allied Telesis IE340 Series Command Reference Manual

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WITCHING OMMANDS

POLARITY

polarity
Overview This command sets the MDI/MDIX polarity on a copper-based switch port.
polarity {auto|mdi|mdix}
Syntax
Default By default, switch ports set the polarity automatically (auto).
Mode Interface Configuration
Usage notes We recommend the default auto setting for MDI/MDIX polarity. Polarity applies to
copper 10BASE-T, 100BASE-T, and 1000BASE-T switch ports; it does not apply to
fiber ports. See the "MDI/MDIX Connection Modes" section in the
Feature Overview and Configuration Guide
Example To set the polarity for port1.0.4 to fixed MDI mode, use the following commands:
awplus#
awplus(config)#
awplus(config-if)#
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Parameter Description
mdi
Sets the polarity to MDI (medium dependent interface).
mdix
Sets the polarity to MDI-X (medium dependent interface crossover).
auto
The switch port sets the polarity automatically. This is the default option.
configure terminal
interface port1.0.4
Command Reference for IE340 Series
AlliedWare Plus™ Operating System - Version 5.5.3-0.x
for more information.
polarity mdi
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