Questions and Answers about Huawei Switch

How Do I Configure Interfaces in a Batch?
To perform the same configurations on multiple interfaces, add these interfaces to a port
group to batch configure them. This can reduce the configuration workload.

Why Is Port Isolation Configured?
To save VLAN resources, enable port isolation to isolate interfaces in a VLAN. That is, you
can add interfaces to a port isolation group to implement Layer 2 or Layer 3 isolation between
these interfaces. Port isolation provides secure and flexible networking schemes for
customers.

How Can I Identify a Combo Port on a Switch like S6720S-26Q-EI-24S-AC?
You can use the following methods to identify a combo port on a switch:
1. Identify a combo port based on the interface identifier on the switch panel. If two ports
have the same ID but connects to different transmission media, the two ports are
multiplexed as a combo port.
2. Run the display interface command to display the combo port.
<HUAWEI> display interface gigabitethernet 0/0/1
...
IP Sending Frames' Format is PKTFMT_ETHNT_2, Hardware address is
0025-9e80-2494
Port Mode: COMBO AUTO
Speed : 100, Loopback:
NONE
You can run the combo-port command to set the working mode of a combo port.
– COMBO AUTO: The combo port automatically selects the working mode.
– FORCE FIBER: The combo port is configured to work as an optical port.
– FORCE COPPER: The combo port is configured to work as an electrical port.