diff --git a/test/integration/targets/prepare_eos_tests/tasks/main.yml b/test/integration/targets/prepare_eos_tests/tasks/main.yml
index 072aae2e87..e7698372c2 100644
--- a/test/integration/targets/prepare_eos_tests/tasks/main.yml
+++ b/test/integration/targets/prepare_eos_tests/tasks/main.yml
@@ -13,7 +13,9 @@
      lines:
        - int Ethernet1
        - no shutdown
+       - no switchport
        - int Ethernet2
        - no shutdown
+       - no switchport
    provider: "{{ cli }}"
    connection: local