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Dell Configuration Guide for the S4048–ON System 9.14.2.4

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Overview of Layer Modes

On all systems running Dell EMC Networking OS, you can place physical interfaces, port channels, and VLANs in Layer 2 mode or Layer 3 mode.

By default, VLANs are in Layer 2 mode.
Table 1. Layer ModesLayer Modes
Type of Interface Possible Modes Requires Creation Default State
10 Gigabit Ethernet and 40 Gigabit Ethernet

Layer 2

Layer 3

No Shutdown (disabled)
Management N/A No Shutdown (disabled)
Loopback Layer 3 Yes No shutdown (enabled)
Null interface N/A No Enabled
Port Channel

Layer 2

Layer 3

Yes Shutdown (disabled)
VLAN

Layer 2

Layer 3

Yes, except for the default VLAN.

No shutdown (active for Layer 2)

Shutdown (disabled for Layer 3 )


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