Interface Loopback - Dell PowerConnect W-7200 Series Reference Manual

interface loopback

interface loopback
ip address <ipaddr>
ipv6 address <ipv6-prefix>
no ...
Description
This command configures the loopback address on the controller.
Syntax
Parameter
ip address
ipv6 address
no
Usage Guidelines
If configured, the loopback address is used as the controller's IP address. If you do not configure a loopback address
for the controller, the IP address assigned to VLAN 1 is used as the controller's IP address. After you configure or
modify a loopback address, you need to reboot the controller.
Example
The following command configures a loopback address:
(host) (config) #interface loopback
ip address 10.2.22.220
Command History
Release
ArubaOS 3.0
ArubaOS 6.1
Command Information
Platforms
All platforms
318 | interface loopback
Description
Host IP address in dotted-decimal format. This address should be routable from all external
networks.
Host IPv6 address that is routable from all external networks.
Negates any configured parameter.
Modification
Command introduced
The parameter ipv6 address was added.
Licensing
This command is available in the
base operating system
Command Mode
Config mode on master and local controllers
Dell PowerConnect W-Series ArubaOS 6.2 | Reference Guide