Configure Access/trunk/Dynamic modes in Catalyst switches unconditionally
Posted on Apr 20, 2008 under Cisco | No CommentTags:catalyst Cisco DTP switch trunk   
In Cisco Catalyst switches, each switchport can be set to different VLAN Membership modes using the "switchport mode" command. This sets the port unconditionally.
The different modes include
"access" – Sets the port to access mode (static-access or dynamic-access). Thiss unconditionally sets the port as an "Access port" and a nontrunking, single VLAN interface. This disables "Dynamic Trunking Protocol (DTP)" on the switchport.
"trunk" – Set the port to trunk mode, as a trunking VLAN Layer 2 interface.
"dynamic auto" – Sets the interface to Dynamic trunking mode and runs "Dynamic Trunking Protocol(DTP)". It will automatically convert the link into a trunk if connected to a switchport with "mode dynamic desirable" or a switchport in "Trunk" mode.
"dynamic desirable" – This is the default mode a switchport is set. Sets the interface to Dynamic Trunking and runs DTP. It will form a trunk when connected to a switchport in "dynamic (auto or desirable)" or trunk mode.
The command syntax is
ciscoswitch(config-if)# switchport mode <access/trunk/dynamic[desirable/auto]>
For example, to set the port to Access mode
ciscoswitch(config-if)# switchport mode access
To set a port to Trunk but disable DTP
ciscoswitch(config-if)# switchport mode trunk
ciscoswitch(config-if)# switchport mode nonegotiate


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