disable stack configuration on C1300-24T-4X

[christian.sonnemans@xs4all.nl]

Hello, can someone help me out please.

I like to use my new switch like to get rid of the interface naming convention that it has default, I think due to stack settings:

To configure a 1G ethernet switch port I have to do now:

conf t

tester(config)#int GE1/0/1

But i do not use a stack configuration 

did already tried:

conf t

no stack configuration <cr>

restarted the switch but still the same behavior. 

I liked to know, can this behavior changed so that I can use my old Cisco 350 syntax ? see example below:

Conf t 

int GE1 

Many thanks in advance !

[Enes Simnica · Accepted solution]

gDay christian.sonnemans@xs4all.nl Alright so, that interface naming is normal on the newer Catalyst platforms, it isn’t from stacking, it’s just how IOS XE labels ports now. gig1/0/1 - the first number refers to slot/module/port. Meaning even if u don’t have a stack or multiple modules, the syntax is fixed. ALso, on older SG/300/350 SMB switches u could just type Gi1..... but on Catalyst/Enterprise switches u can’t change that convention.

There isn’t a CLI command to “shorten” the naming back to the old style, you’ll always need to use gig1/0/1. What you can do is:

• Use abbreviations:  int gi1/0/1 u only need the unique part.

• Use range commands: int range gi1/0/1-4 if u want to configure several ports.

So my Cisco friend, as a short answer: it’s expected behavior, not stack-related, and there’s no way to revert to the 350-style syntax.

Hope it helps, and enjoy ur weekend!!!

-Enes

[christian.sonnemans@xs4all.nl]

WOW! that was quick 

Thank you Enes for responding on my question. And yes it's sounds logic, I only thought that I did something wrong. I just have to get used to this naming convention. Thanks again for your clear explanation and yes I already used abbreviations, also on my 350's.

Have a nice day Enes, you made my day!

Greetings Christian Sonnemans

[Enes Simnica]

also read this document: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/campus-lan-switches-access/Catalyst-1200-and-1300-Switches/Admin-Guide/catalyst-1300-admin-guide.pdf