Configuring Ethernet Interfaces
The section includes the following topics:
Configuring a Layer 3 Interface on a Cisco Nexus 5500 Platform Switch
On Cisco Nexus devices, you can configure a Layer 3 interface.
You can change a Layer 3 interface into a Layer 2 interface by using the switchport command. You can
change a Layer 2 interface into a Layer 3 interface by using the no switchport command.
Note
Procedure
PurposeCommand or Action
Enters configuration mode.switch# configure terminal
Step 1
Enters configuration mode for the specified
interface.
switch(config)# interface ethernet slot/port
Step 2
Selects the Layer 3 interface.switch(config-if)# no switchport
Step 3
Restarts the interface.switch(config-if)# no shutdown
Step 4
This example shows how to configure a Layer 3 interface:
switch# configure terminal
switch(config)# interface ethernet 1/2
switch(config-if)# no switchport
switch(config-if)# no shutdown
Configuring Unified Ports
Before You Begin
Confirm that you have a supported Cisco Nexus switch. Unified Ports are available on the following Cisco
Nexus switches:
• Cisco Nexus 5596T
• Cisco Nexus 5548UP
• Cisco Nexus 5596UP
• Cisco Nexus 5548P switch with an installed Cisco N55-M16UP expansion module
Cisco Nexus 5000 Series NX-OS Interfaces Configuration Guide, Release 5.2(1)N1(1)
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Configuring Layer 2 Interfaces
Configuring Ethernet Interfaces
