Administrator Guide

9 Dell Campus Networking Interoperability with Cisco Catalyst 1.1 | version 1.1
2.1.1 Configuring VLANS — Dell N-Series
To configure a VLAN on the Dell N-Series, the command vlan 30 is issued in configuration mode and the
name “Management” is assigned to the VLAN. Configuration mode is then exited and the show vlan
command is issued to verify creation of the VLAN.
N3024#configure
N3024(config)#vlan 30
N3024(config-vlan30)#name Management
N3024(config-vlan30)#end
N3024#show vlan
VLAN Name Ports Type
----- --------------- ------------- --------------
30 Management Static
Adding ports to the VLAN
Creating a VLAN with the preceding commands only creates the framework of the VLAN. Not until one or
more physical or logical ports are assigned to participate in the VLAN does it effectively serve the purpose
of a virtual LAN. Use the following commands to assign physical interfaces to the VLAN.
N3024#configure
N3024(config)#interface Gi1/0/1
N3024(config-if-Gi1/0/1)#Description “Management”
N3024(config-if-Gi1/0/1)#switchport mode access
N3024(config-if-Gi1/0/1)#switchport access vlan 30
N3024(config-if-Gi1/0/1)#end
N3024#show vlan
VLAN Name Ports Type
----- --------------- ------------- --------------
30 Management Gi1/0/1 Static
Note: When assigned to a VLAN, ports can be in Access, General or Trunk mode. Consult the User’s Guide
for your switch to determine which mode should be used in each case.
2.1.2 Configuring VLANS — Cisco Catalyst
To configure a VLAN on the Cisco Catalyst, the command vlan 30 is issued in configuration mode and the
name “Management” is assigned to the VLAN. Configuration mode is then exited and the show vlan
command is issued to verify creation of the VLAN.
C6504#configure terminal
Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z.