Article Number: 000122414
This article explains how to configure an IP address on the Dell Networking Force10 switches.
Assigning an IP address to a physical or logical port
IP addresses can be assigned to physical or logical ports (VLAN or port channel) interface to enable IP communication between the system and hosts connected to that interface.
For a 1-Gigabit Ethernet interface, enter the keyword GigabitEthernet then the slot/port information.
For a Loopback interface, enter the keyword loopback then a number from 0 to 16383.
For a port channel interface, enter the keywords port-channel then a number.
For a 10-Gigabit Ethernet interface, enter the keyword TenGigabitEthernet then the slot/port information.
For a VLAN interface, enter the keyword vlan then a number from 1 to 4094.
For a 40-Gigabit Ethernet interface, enter the keyword fortyGigE then the slot/port information.
Example of assigning IP address to the GigabitEthernet port
| Command |
Purpose |
| FTOS# configure |
Enter configuration mode. |
| FTOS(conf)# interface GigabitEthernet 0/1 |
Enter specific interface. |
| FTOS(conf-if-gi-0/1)# ip address 192.168.0.1 255.255.255.0 |
Set the IP address for the interface. |
| FTOS(conf-if-gi-0/1)# no shutdown |
Enable the interface. |
| FTOS(conf-if-gi-0/1)# end |
Exit configuration mode. |
| FTOS# show interface gi 0/1 |
Verification of interface status details. |
| FTOS# show ip interface 0/1 |
Shows specific details on IP address status. |
Force10 S60-44T
21 Feb 2021
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