Before You Configure

This section describes steps you should take prior to configuring phy-interfaces.

Before you configure a phy-interface:

1. Decide on the number and type of phy-interfaces you need.

   For example, you might have one media interface connecting to a private network and one connecting to the public network. You might also need to configure maintenance interfaces for HA functionality.

2. Depending on platform, determine the slot and port numbering you need to enter for the phy-interfaces you want to configure. Refer to the platform-specific graphics in the Installation and Platform Preparation Guide for slot and port numbering reference.
3. If you are configuring your platform for HA, refer to the HA Nodes documentation and follow the instructions there for setting special parameters in the phy-interface configuration.