Ifmodeset - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 - SAN Switch Reference Manual

Fabric OS Commands

ifModeSet

Set the link operating mode for a network interface.
Synopsis
ifModeSet ["interface"]
Availability
Admin
Release
V3.1.x and V4.1.x
Description: V3.1.x
Use this command to set the link operating mode for a network interface.
The "interface" argument is of the form <name><physical-unit>, where
<name> is the name of the network interface and <physical-unit> is the
instance of that interface, for example, "fei0."
The network interfaces available on the system can be listed with the ifshow
command.
The command begins by prompting the current operating mode and continues
prompting other possible operating modes until one has been selected or until all
the possibilities have been displayed. An operating mode is confirmed with a "y"
or "yes" at a prompt. If an operating mode is selected different from the current
mode, the change is saved and the command exits.
Note:
Changing the link mode is not supported for all network interfaces and not necessarily
for all Ethernet network interfaces. At present, this command is only functional for "fei"
interfaces.
Exercise care when using this command. Forcing the link to an operating mode not
supported by the network equipment to which it is attached may result in an inability to
communicate with the system via its Ethernet interface.
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Rebooting is required for the changes of this command to take effect.
Fabric OS Version 3.1.x/4.1.x Reference Guide