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Dell PowerEdge FN I/O Module Configuration Guide 9.10(0.0)

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Configuring Interfaces for Layer 2 Mode

To configure and enable interfaces in Layer 2 mode, use the following commands.

All interfaces on all bridges that participate in Rapid Spanning Tree must be in Layer 2 and enabled.
  1. If the interface has been assigned an IP address, remove it. INTERFACE mode no ip address
  2. Place the interface in Layer 2 mode. INTERFACE mode switchport
  3. Enable the interface. INTERFACE mode no shutdown

Example of Verifying an Interface is in Layer 2 Mode and Enabled

To verify that an interface is in Layer 2 mode and enabled, use the show config command from INTERFACE mode. The bold lines indicate that the interface is in Layer 2 mode. 
Dell(conf-if-te-1/1)#show config
                                 !
                                 interface TenGigabitEthernet 1/1
                                 no ip address
                                 
                                 switchport
                                 no shutdown
                                 Dell(conf-if-te-1/1)#

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