Operation Manual – Port Basic ConfigurationH3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 1 Port Basic Configuration1-1Chapter 1 Port Basic ConfigurationNote:Two functions are added to release 2107: configuring loopback detection for a list ofports in bulk, and enabling auto-shutdown of loopback ports. For detailed description ofthe two functions, refer to 1.1.5 Configuring Loopback Detection for an Ethernet Port.1.1 Ethernet Port Configuration1.1.1 Initially Configuring a PortTable 1-1 Initially configure a portOperation Command RemarksEnter system view system-view —Enter Ethernet port view interface interface-typeinterface-number —Enable the Ethernet port undo shutdownOptionalBy default, the port isenabled.Use the shutdowncommand to disable theport.Set the description stringfor the Ethernet port description textOptionalBy default, the descriptionstring of an Ethernet portis null.Set the duplex mode ofthe Ethernet port duplex { auto | full | half }OptionalBy default, the duplexmode of the port is auto(auto-negotiation).