mtu

Syntax

mtu bytes;

Hierarchy Level

[edit interfaces interface-name],
[edit interfaces interface-name unit logical-unit-number family family]

Description

Maximum transmission unit (MTU) size for the media or protocol. The default MTU size depends on the device type. Not all devices allow you to set an MTU value, and some devices have restrictions on the range of allowable MTU values.

Options

bytes—MTU size.
Range: 0 through 5012 bytes

Usage Guidelines

See Configure the Media MTU and Set the Protocol MTU.

Required Privilege Level

interface—To view this statement in the configuration.
interface-control—To add this statement to the configuration.