Users Guide

stack-unit portmode
Split a single 40G port into four-10G portsConvert a single 100G port into one 40G port, or four 10G, 25G, or two 50G, or one 40G
ports
.
S4820T
Syntax
stack-unit stack-unit port number portmode quad
Parameters
stack-unit Enter the stack member unit identier of the stack member to reset. For the
S4820T, the range is from 0 to 11.
number Enter the port number of the 40G port to be split. Enter one of the following port
numbers: 48, 52, 56, or 60.
Defaults Disabled.
Command Modes CONFIGURATION
Command History
This guide is platform-specic. For command information about other platforms, refer to the relevant Dell
Networking OS Command Line Reference Guide.
The following is a list of the Dell Networking OS version history for this command.
Version Description
9.7(0.0) Added support for dynamically fanning-out of interfaces on S6000. Introduced on
the S6000–ON.
9.2(1.0) Introduced on the Z9500.
9.0.2.0 Introduced on the S6000.
8.3.19.0 Introduced on the S4820T.
8.3.11.1 Introduced on the Z9000.
8.3.7.1 Introduced on the S4810.
Usage Information Splitting a 40G port into 4x10G port is supported on standalone and stacked units. stack-unit stack-
unit port number portmode quad dynamically fan-out 40G ports to 10G ports and vice-versa
without reload in switch.
Split ports cannot be used as stack-link to stack an S4820T system.
The quad port must be in a default conguration before it can be split into 4x10G ports. The 40G port is lost
in the cong when the port is split, so be sure that the port is also removed from other L2/L3 feature
congurations.
The system must be reloaded after issuing the CLI for the change to take eect.
This command cannot be used if LR4 optics are inserted on the 40G interface.
Example (stack unit
– Warning message
when 13 ports are
congured in any
port range)
Dell(conf)#stack-unit 0 port 48 portmode quad
Maximum number of ports that can be made Quad mode in the range <0-63> is
configured. Ports 52,56,60, will be disabled on reload.
Do you wish to continue? [confirm yes/no]:yes
Please save and reset unit 0 for the changes to take effect.
Dell(conf)#
760
Interfaces