Ethernet Port Commands
interfaces alias
Configures a description (alias) for a single port.
interfaces slot/port alias description
Syntax Definitions
slot/port
description
Defaults
N/A
Platforms Supported
OmniSwitch 6400, 6850, 6850E, 6855, 9000E
Usage Guidelines
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To remove an alias use a description consisting of two quotes without any spaces (for example, "").
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On combo ports the configuration changes made with the interfaces alias command apply to both the
fiber and to the copper port. You cannot configure separate aliases.
Examples
-> interfaces 3/1 alias switch_port
-> interfaces 2/2 alias "IP Phone"
-> interfaces 3/1 alias ""
Release History
Release 6.1; command was introduced.
Related Commands
show interfaces
show interfaces port
MIB Objects
ifXTable
ifAlias
OmniSwitch CLI Reference Guide
The slot and port number (3/1).
A description for the port, which can be up to 40 characters long.
Spaces must be contained within quotes (for example, "IP Phone").
Displays general interface information (for example, hardware,
MAC address, input errors, and output errors).
Displays the administrative, operational, violation, and recovery
status and configuration for the specified port.
June 2012
page 1-25