This procedure explains how to view and configure expandable ports using your switch's web browser-based user interface. You can also view and configure the expandable ports using your switch’s command line interface. For more information, see What CLI commands can I use to view and configure expandable port settings for my APM402XL port card on my M4300-96x switch?.
To view and configure expandable ports information:
- Launch a web browser.
- In the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch. The login window opens.
- Enter the user name and password.
The default admin user name is admin and the default admin password is blank, that is, do not enter a password. - Click the Login button.
The System Information page displays. - Select Switching > Ports > Expandable Port Configuration.
The nonconfigurable Operational Port(s) column displays the ports that are operational. - In the 40G Interface column, select the check box for the interface.
- From the Configured Mode menu, select the expandable port mode:
- 1x40G. The interface is not expanded and functions in 40 mode. This is the default setting.
- 4x10G. The interface is expanded to four 10G ports.
- Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved. - To refresh the page with the latest information on the switch, click the Update button.