Configuring an Interface

Owned by Tracy Yang
Nov 18, 2024
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Interfaces are used to exchange data and communicate with other network devices, which include physical interfaces and logical interfaces.

  • Physical interface: exists on interface cards, which can be used for management and service.

    • Management interface: the switch supports a management interface eth0 by default, which is used to log in devices for configuration and management. For detailed information for the management interface, see Configuring the Management IP Address.

    • Service interface: can be used for service transmission, which includes Layer 2 Ethernet interfaces and Layer 3 Ethernet interfaces. By default, service interfaces of switch are all Layer 2 interfaces. To configure a Layer 2 interface as a Layer 3 interface, see the following chapter.

  • Logical interface: not exists physically and is configured manually, which is used for service transmission. It includes Layer 3 interfaces, routed interfaces, loopback interfaces, etc.

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