Configure Vman Ethertype - Extreme Networks ExtremeWare XOS Command Reference Manual

configure vman ethertype

configure vman ethertype
configure vman ethertype <value>
Description
Configures the Ethernet type for the VMAN header.
Syntax Description
value Specifies an Ethertype value in the format of 0xffff.
Default
Ethertype value of 0x88a8.
Usage Guidelines
The default VMAN Ethernet type on Extreme devices is 0x88a8.
If your VMAN transits a third-party device (other than an Extreme Networks device), you must
configure the EtherType for the VMAN tag as the Ethernet type that the third-party device uses.
Beginning with ExtremeWare XOS 11.3, the system supports all VMAN EtherTypes, including the
standard Ethernet type of 0x8100.
Example
The following command, followed by a switch reboot, changes the Ethertype value to 8100:
configure vman ethertype 0x8100
History
This command was first available in ExtremeWare XOS 11.0.
Platform Availability
This command is available on all platforms.
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ExtremeWare XOS 11.3 Command Reference