# Switched Virtual Interface: Create

The Create SVI dialog box allows you to enter the details for creating a switched virtual interface (SVI). An SVI is a switch interface with an IP address that is a layer 3 LAN.

## Procedure

1. Right-click the device, then select Configure. The Configuration Device dialog box appears.

2. Select VLAN & Bridge from the Category list. The VLAN & Bridge dialog box appears.

3. Click Configure in SVI toolbar. The SVI details are displayed.

4. Click Create.

The following information appears:

VLAN Interface ID

VLAN Interface IP Address

VLAN Interface Subnet Mask

VLAN Interface State

### VLAN Interface ID

Identifier of the VLAN interface.

### VLAN Interface IP Address

IP address of the VLAN interface.

### VLAN Interface Subnet Mask

Mask IP address of the VLAN interface.

### VLAN Interface State

Status of the VLAN interface. Status can be Up or Down.