Cabletron Systems 6H253-13 Switch User Manual


 
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Contents
Figures............................................................................................................................ xiii
Tables............................................................................................................................. xiv
ABOUT THIS GUIDE
Using This Guide............................................................................................................xv
Structure of This Guide .................................................................................................xvi
Related Manuals ..........................................................................................................xvii
Document Conventions............................................................................................... xviii
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INTRODUCTION
1.1 Overview.........................................................................................................1-1
1.1.1 Connectivity ....................................................................................1-3
1.1.2 Auto-Negotiation .............................................................................1-3
1.1.3 Runtime IP Address Discovery .......................................................1-3
1.1.4 Full Duplex Switched Ethernet........................................................1-4
1.1.5 SmartTrunk .....................................................................................1-4
1.1.6 Remote Monitoring (RMON) ........................................................... 1-5
1.1.7 Broadcast Suppression...................................................................1-5
1.1.8 Port/VLAN Redirect Functions........................................................ 1-5
1.1.9 Rate Limiting................................................................................... 1-5
1.1.10 GARP Switch Operation .................................................................1-6
1.1.11 Flow Control....................................................................................1-6
1.1.12 802.1 Port Priority ...........................................................................1-7
1.1.13 Management...................................................................................1-7
1.1.14 Switching Options ...........................................................................1-7
1.1.15 Distributed Chassis Management................................................... 1-8
1.1.16 Optional HSIMs and VHSIMs..........................................................1-8
1.1.17 Standards Compatibility.................................................................. 1-8
1.1.18 LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs............................................................1-8
1.1.19 Year 2000 Compliance ...................................................................1-8
1.2 Getting Help ....................................................................................................1-9