PLANET XGS3-24040 - Manual (Page 113)

XGS3 Command Guide
4-113
Switch(config)#interface ethernet 1/1-8
Switch(Config-If-Port-Range)#loopback
4.1.7 mdi
Command:
mdi { auto | across | normal }
no mdi
Function:
Sets the cable types supported by the Ethernet port; the “no mdi” command sets the cable type to auto-identification.
This command is not supported on combo ports and fiber ports.
Parameters:
auto indicates auto identification of cable types; across indicates crossover cable support only; normal indicates
straight-through cable support only.
Command mode:
Port Mode.
Default:
Port cable type is set to auto-identification by default.
Usage Guide:
Auto-identification is recommended. Generally, straight-through cable is used for switch-PC connection and
crossover cable is used for switch-switch connection.
Example:
Setting the cable type support of Ethernet ports 1/1-8 to straight-through cable only.
Switch(config)#interface ethernet 1/1-8
Switch(Config-Port-Range)#mdi normal
4.1.8 name
Command:
name <string>
no name
Function:
Set name for specified port; the “no name” command cancels this configuration.
Parameter:
<string> is a character string, which should not exceeds 32 characters.
Command Mode:
Port Mode.
Default:
No port name by default.
Usage Guide:
This command is for helping the user manage switches, such as the user assign names according to the port
application, e.g. financial as the name of 1/1-2 ports which is used by financial department, engineering as the name