Enabling loop protection in port mode Follow these steps. ProcedureConfigure port mode with this command: switch(config)# loop-protect mode port Enter the loop-protect command and specify the ports on which loop protection should be enabled. For example: switch(config)# loop-protect 1-2 Optionally specify receiver-action of send-disable to shut down the port in the event of a loop. For example: switch(config)# loop-protect 1-2 receiver-action send-disable