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media-type (Dual-Purpose Uplink Ports)

Syntax

media-type (copper | fiber);

Hierarchy Level

[edit interfaces interface-name]

Release Information

Statement introduced in Junos OS Release 11.3 for EX Series switches.

Statement introduced in Junos OS Release 12.2 for ACX1000 Universal Access Routers.

Description

(EX2200-C switch only) Configure the media type for a dual-purpose uplink port (one RJ-45 port and one SFP port) on an EX2200 switch. If you use the media-type for a dual-purpose uplink port, the alternate media type cannot be used with the port.

(ACX1000 routers only) Select the media type (copper or fiber) for the 1-Gigabit Ethernet interfaces.

Default

When media-type is not set, the port accepts either type of connection. The media type is fiber if a transceiver is installed in the SFP connection. If no transceiver is installed, the media type is copper.

Options

copper

The dual-purpose uplink port accepts only a 10/100/1000BASE-T copper connection.

fiber

The dual-purpose uplink port accepts only an SFP fiber connection.

Required Privilege Level

interface—To view this statement in the configuration.

interface-control—To add this statement to the configuration.

Published: 2014-04-23