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Dell EMC Configuration Guide for the S3100 Series 9.14.2.4

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Auto-Negotiation on Ethernet Interfaces

By default, auto-negotiation of speed and full duplex mode is enabled on 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet interfaces. Only 10GE interfaces do not support auto-negotiation.

When using 10GE interfaces, verify that the settings on the connecting devices are set to no auto-negotiation.

The local interface and the directly connected remote interface must have the same setting, and auto-negotiation is the easiest way to accomplish that, as long as the remote interface is capable of auto-negotiation.

NOTE As a best practice, Dell EMC Networking recommends keeping auto-negotiation enabled. Only disable auto-negotiation on switch ports that attach to devices not capable of supporting negotiation or where connectivity issues arise from interoperability issues.

For 10/100/1000 Ethernet interfaces, the negotiation auto command is tied to the speed command. Auto-negotiation is always enabled when the speed command is set to 1000 or auto.

NOTE The negotiation auto and the speed commands are not available on the combo ports in the hybrid mode. Provision the combo port as copper or fiber medium using the combo-port-type command.

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