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Configuring Port Characteristics 463
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Configuring Port Characteristics
This chapter describes how to configure physical switch port characteristics,
including settings such as administrative status and maximum frame size.
This chapter also describes the link dependency feature.
The topics covered in this chapter include:
•Port Overview
• Default Port Values
• Configuring Port Characteristics (Web)
• Configuring Port Characteristics (CLI)
• Port Configuration Examples
Port Overview
A port is a physical interface. The PowerConnect M6220, M6348, M8024, and
M8024-k switches support both external and internal ports. The external
ports connect devices such as PCs or servers to the switch by using cables.
The internal ports are used to connect to server blades in the chassis. The
number and type of physical ports available on your PowerConnect
M6220/M6348/M8024/M8024-k switch depends on the model.
What Physical Port Characteristics Can Be Configured?
Table 18-1 provides a summary of the physical characteristics that can be
configured on the switch ports.
Table 18-1. Port Characteristics
Feature Description
Administrative status Controls whether the port is administratively
enabled or disabled.
Description Provides a text-based description of the port.