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Port Characteristics
Dell EMC Networking N-Series Switches
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. Cables physically connect ports on devices such
as PCs or servers to ports on the switch to provide access to the network. The
number and type of physical ports available on your Dell EMC Networking
N-Series switch depends on the model.
What Physical Port Characteristics Can Be Configured?
Table 17-1 provides a summary of the physical characteristics that can be
configured on the switch ports.
Table 17-1. Port Characteristics
Feature Description
Administrative status Controls whether the port is administratively
enabled or disabled.
Description Provides a text-based description of the port.
Auto-negotiation Enables a port to advertise its transmission rate,
duplex mode and flow control abilities to its
partner.