Problem with line protocol on DMZ interface

[psavin]

Hi all. I'm finally getting around to setting up a DMZ on our PIX, which has been running fine for about a year, using static routable IPs for the inside interface (no nat).

I assigned IPs to the e2 interface, and set the speed so it's not shutdown. However, when I connect it to our switch using a straight cable, I get a link light on the switch, but sh int e2 still shows "interface ethernet2 "dmz" is up, line protocol is down".

I do have a license for the interface, and tried various speed (including auto) and different cables etc. Am I missing something obvious here, how do I get the line protocol up?

 

[KiscoKid]

What are the port settings on the switch you've connected to. I would check this ensure the e2 interface matches the switch port setting.

 

[psavin]

Thanks for the reply. I don't have access to the swtich to check it out, but I assume that it's 100full, as this is what I have the inside interface set to, which is connected to the same switch right now and working.

Any other suggestions?

 

[KiscoKid]

I'd try setting e2 to 100full and plugging it into the inside interface port. I'd also try the cable currently connected to the inside interface.

 

[psavin]

I tried yet another cable and it worked. So I guess I have about 6 bad cables laying around, argh! I didn't think to look at the cable, thanks to not exactly knowing if I'm configuring it right. So, thanks again!