mdi

Syntax

mdi { across | auto | normal }

undo mdi

View

Ethernet interface view

Default level

2: System level

Parameters

across: Sets the MDI mode to across. In this mode, pins 1 and 2 of the port are receive pins, and pins 3 and 6 are transmit pins.

auto: Sets the MDI mode to auto. In this mode, the port negotiates pin roles with its peer.

normal: Sets the MDI mode to normal. In normal mode, pins 1 and 2 of the port are transmit pins, and pins 3 and 6 are receive pins.

Description

Use mdi to configure the MDI mode of a copper Ethernet interface.

Use undo mdi to restore the default.

By default, Ethernet interfaces operate in auto MDI mode.

	NOTE: This command is not applicable to fiber ports.

Examples

# Set Ethernet 1/0/1 to operate in across MDI mode.

<Sysname> system-view
[Sysname] interface ethernet 1/0/1
[Sysname-Ethernet1/0/1] mdi across