DELL 9.7(0.0) User Manual

Define the Interface Range

The following example shows how to define an interface-range macro named “test” to select 10–
GigabitEthernet interfaces 5/1 through 5/4.
Example of the define interface-range Command for Macros

Dell(config)# define interface-range test tengigabitethernet 5/1 - 4

Choosing an Interface-Range Macro

To use an interface-range macro, use the following command.

• Selects the interfaces range to be configured using the values saved in a named interface-range 

macro.
CONFIGURATION mode

interface range macro name

Example of Using a Macro to Change the Interface Range Configuration Mode

The following example shows how to change to the interface-range configuration mode using the 
interface-range macro named “test.”

Dell(config)# interface range macro test

Dell(config-if)#

Monitoring and Maintaining Interfaces

Monitor interface statistics with the monitor interface command. This command displays an ongoing 

list of the interface status (up/down), number of packets, traffic statistics, and so on.

To view the interface’s statistics, use the following command.

• View the interface’s statistics.

EXEC Privilege mode

Enter the type of interface and slot/port information:
– For the Management interface, enter the keyword ManagementEthernet then the slot/port 

information.

– For a 10-Gigabit Ethernet interface, enter the keyword TenGigabitEthernet then the slot/port 

information.

– For a 40-Gigabit Ethernet interface, enter the keyword fortyGigE then the slot/port information.

Example of the monitor interface Command

The information displays in a continuous run, refreshing every 2 seconds by default. To manage the 
output, use the following keys.

• m — Change mode
• l — Page up
• T — Increase refresh interval (by 1 second)
• t — Decrease refresh interval (by 1 second)
• c — Clear screen

Interfaces

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