By default, an access port carries traffic for VLAN1; to set the access port to carry traffic for a different VLAN, use the switchport access vlan command. This chapter describes the configuration of access or trunk ports on Cisco Nexus 5000 Series switches. It includes the following sections: Ethernet interfaces can be configured either as access ports or a trunk ports, as follows: An access port can have only one VLAN configured on the interface; it. VLANs can be assigned based on interfaces, MAC addresses, IP subnets, protocols, and policies (MAC addresses, IP addresses, and interfaces). Table 3-69 compares different VLAN assignment modes. Use a console cable to connect to the switch or a network connection (like SSH) to connect remotely. Give the switch an IP address so that you can administer it. The switch's command-line. Configuring VLANs involves two main components: configuring the VLANs themselves, which refers to creating the VLANs on layer 2 (switches), and then configuring inter-VLAN routing, which is performed on layer 3 (routers).
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