Command Reference Guide

Warp Core Expandable Port Configuration
CLI Command Reference
September 2014 Page 174
HP Moonshot Switch Module CLI Command Reference
Warp Core Expandable Port Configuration
The HP Moonshot Switch Module includes expandable ports that can be configured to present a different
number of ports and speeds. The expandable port configuration mode allows you to dynamically configure a
40G port in 4 × 10G mode or in 1 × 40G mode.
hardware profile portmode
Use the hardware profile portmode command to configure the mode for an expandable port. This command
can be executed only on a 40G interface. Entering this command on any of the 4 × 10G interfaces (or any other
10G port) will give an error.
no hardware profile portmode
Use the no form of the command to return the port to the default mode (1 × 40G).
Note: This command takes effect only after rebooting the switch.
Default By default, 40G ports are configured in 1 × 40G mode.
Format
hardware profile portmode {1x40g | 4x10g}
Mode Interface Config
Parameter Description
1x40g Configure the port as a single 40G port using four lanes.
4x10g Configure the port as four 10G ports, each on a separate lane. This mode requires the use
of a suitable 4 × 10G to 1 × 40G pigtail cable.
Format
no hardware profile portmode
Mode Interface Config