Configuring Interface Parameters; Information About The Basic Interface Parameters; Description; Speed And Duplex Modes - Cisco Nexus 1000V Configuration Manual

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Configuring Interface Parameters

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For the vEthernet, Ethernet, and management interfaces, you can configure the description parameter to

provide a name for the interface. Using a unique name for each interface allows you to quickly identify the

interface when you are looking at a listing of multiple interfaces.

By default, the description for vEthernet interfaces is automatically formatted to contain information about

the connected device. The description for a virtual Network Interface Card (vNIC), for example, contains the

VM name and network adapter number. You keep this default description or you can override it with a

description of your choosing.

The speed and duplex modes are interrelated for each Ethernet and management interface. By default, each

interface autonegotiates its speed and duplex modes with the other interface, but you can change these settings.

If you change the settings, be sure to use the same speed and duplex mode settings on both interfaces or use

autonegotiation for at least one of the interfaces.

Information About the Basic Interface Parameters, page 11

Guidelines and Limitations, page 12

Configuring the Basic Interface Parameters, page 13

Verifying the Basic Interface Parameters, page 20

Feature History for Basic Interface Parameters, page 20

Cisco Nexus 1000V for VMware vSphere Interface Configuration Guide, Release 5.x

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