diff --git a/netplanner/sriov/__main__.py b/netplanner/sriov/__main__.py
index 3379010..2749d94 100644
--- a/netplanner/sriov/__main__.py
+++ b/netplanner/sriov/__main__.py
@@ -64,4 +64,4 @@ def main(configuration: NetplannerConfig):
             )
             device.set_sriov_numvfs(interface_config.virtual_function_count)
             if interface_config.embedded_switch_mode is not None:
-                device.set_eswitch_mode(str(interface_config.embedded_switch_mode))
+                device.set_eswitch_mode(interface_config.embedded_switch_mode.value)