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394 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide
When each of the chosen network layer protocols has been
configured, packets from each network layer protocol can be sent
over the link. The link remains configured for communications
until explicit LCP or NCP packets close the link, or until some
external event occurs. This is the actual switch port link type. It
may differ from the administrative state.
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Disable — Disables point-to-point link.
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Auto — The device automatically establishes a point-to-point
link.
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Fast Link — Displays whether Fast Link mode is enabled for the port.
If this is enabled, the
Port State is automatically placed in the
Forwarding state when the port is up.
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BPDU Guard — Displays whether BPDU Guard is enabled on the
port.
Miscellaneous fields:
– Policy Name — Displays the name of a policy if one is defined on the
port.
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Auto Negotiation — Displays whether auto-negotiation is enabled on
the port. Auto-Negotiation enables a port to advertise its transmission
rate, duplex mode, and Flow Control abilities to other devices.
6 Click Apply Profile to apply the profile to the specified interface.
Configuring Port Profile Using CLI Commands
The following table summarizes the CLI commands for configuring port
profiles.
Table 10-5. Port Profiles CLI Commands
CLI Command Description
macro {apply|trace} macro-name
[parameter {value}] [parameter
{value}] [parameter {value}]
Applies a macro to an interface or
traces a macro configuration on an
interface.