> # Enabling Port Tracking

> The port tracking feature is disabled by default in all switches in the Cisco 9000 Family. When you enable this feature, port tracking is globally enabled for the entire switch.

> To configure port tracking, enable the port tracking feature and configure the linked port(s) for the tracked port.

> ## Detailed Steps

> To enable port tracking with Fabric Manager, follow these steps:

> 1. Expand Switches, expand Interfaces, and then select Port Tracking in the Physical Attributes pane.

> The port tracking information is displayed in the Information pane. The default is the Controls tab.

> 2. Click in the Command column to enable or disable port tracking.

> Depending on your selection the corresponding entry in the Status column changes.

> 3. Click the Apply Changes icon to save your changes.

> The entry in the Result column changes to success.

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