force-mode

This command indicates whether to force Ethernet physical mode instead of autonegotiation behavior.

Syntax

force-mode { on | off }

Parameters

on

Force the physical mode set by the mode command.

off

Use autonegotiation. This setting is the default value.

Guidelines

The force-mode command indicates whether to force Ethernet physical mode instead of autonegotiation behavior.
  • By default, autonegotiation is used.
  • When enabled, the physical mode is forced. No autonegotiation is done at the Ethernet driver level. Enable this option only when IBM® Support diagnoses that you are encountering a problem.

The command is not meaningful when the mode set with the mode command is Auto.