Understanding Interface Types - Cisco 3845 - Security Bundle Router Software Manual

Configuring Interfaces
This chapter defines the types of interfaces on the Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X switches and
describes how to configure them.
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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 online Cisco IOS Interface Command Reference,
Release 12.2.

Understanding Interface Types

This section describes the different types of interfaces supported by the switch with references to
chapters that contain more detailed information about configuring these interface types. The rest of the
chapter describes configuration procedures for physical interface characteristics.
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Understanding Interface Types, page 9-1
Using Interface Configuration Mode, page 9-6
Using the Ethernet Management Port, page 9-10
Configuring Ethernet Interfaces, page 9-13
Configuring Layer 3 Interfaces, page 9-19
Configuring the Interface MTU, page 9-21
Monitoring and Maintaining the Interfaces, page 9-21
NNI Port Type, page 9-2
Port-Based VLANs, page 9-2
Switch Ports, page 9-2
Routed Ports, page 9-3
Ethernet Management Port, page 9-4
Switch Virtual Interfaces, page 9-4
EtherChannel Port Groups, page 9-4
Connecting Interfaces, page 9-5
C H A P T E R
Cisco ME 3800X and 3600X Switch Software Configuration Guide
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