Dell PowerConnect M6348 Configuration Manual

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System Configuration 2310GBASE-T Plug-in Module ConfigurationNOTE: This feature is applicable to the PowerConnect M6220 and M8024 switches only.The PowerConnect M6220 and M8024 switches provide two 10-Gigabit module slots that support plug-in modules:• The M6220 supports CX-4, SFP+, XFP, and 10GBASE-T modules. The 10GBASE-T may only be usedon bay 2.• The M8024 supports CX-4, SFP+, and 10GBASE-T modules.When using 10GBASE-T modules, you can configure the ports as follows:• Limit the port autonegotiation options — The switching mode for each of the 10GBASE-T moduleports is selected through autonegotiation and cannot be manually configured. However, you canspecify the switching modes advertised during autonegotiation. The software supports 1G, 10G, and100M modes (full-duplex), which are advertised by default.NOTE: The M6220 switch supports 1G and 10G modes only. The M8024 switch supports 100M, 1G, and 10G full-duplex modes.• Configure the port to enter low-power mode when no cable is connected (M8024 switch only) — Inlow-power mode, most of the transmit, receive, and signal processing functions are disabled tominimize power draw. The management interface remains operational. You can configure each of the10GBASE-T module ports to automatically enter low-power mode when no cable is connected.CLI ExamplesExample #1: Limit the Set of Autonegotiation OptionsThe following example limits the switch mode options that are advertised during autonegotiation to 1G,full-duplex.console(config-if-1/xg17)#negotiation 1000fUse a space to separate additional modes:console(config-if-1/xg17)#negotiation 1000f 10000fExample#2: Configure Low-Power Mode When No Cable is Connected (M8024 switch only)The following example enables the port to automatically enter low-power mode when no cable isconnected:console(config-if-1/xg17)#low-power