Resetting an Interface to its Factory Default StateYou can reset the configurations applied on an interface to its factory default state. To reset the configuration, perform the followingsteps:1. View the configurations applied on an interface.INTERFACE modeshow configDell(conf-if-te-1/5)#show config!interface TenGigabitEthernet 1/5no ip addressportmode hybridswitchportrate-interval 8mac learning-limit 10 no-station-moveno shutdown2. Reset an interface to its factory default state.CONFIGURATION modedefault interface interface-type slot/port[/subport]Dell(conf)#default interface tengigabitethernet 1/53. Verify the configuration.INTERFACE modeshow configDell(conf-if-te-1/5)#show config!interface TenGigabitEthernet 1/5no ip addressshutdownAll the applied configurations are removed and the interface is set to the factory default state.Enabling a Physical InterfaceAfter determining the type of physical interfaces available, to enable and configure the interfaces, enter INTERFACE mode by usingthe interface interface command.1. Enter the keyword interface then the type of interface and slot/port[/subport] information.CONFIGURATION modeinterface interface• For a 10-Gigabit Ethernet interface, enter the keyword TenGigabitEthernet then the slot/port[/subport] information.• For a 40-Gigabit Ethernet interface, enter the keyword fortyGigE then the slot/port information.2. Enable the interface.INTERFACE modeno shutdownTo confirm that the interface is enabled, use the show config command in INTERFACE mode. To leave INTERFACE mode, usethe exit command or end command. You cannot delete a physical interface.Interfaces 369
