Cabletron Systems TSX-1620 Switch User Manual


 
Using the TSX-1620 Bridge View
3-22 The Spanning Tree Protocol Window
deleteOnReset—The entry will deleted when the bridge is reset.
deleteOnTimeout—The entry is subject to the ageing timer.
4. After you set the entry’s status, click mouse button 1 on the Apply button.
Deleting a Static Table Entry
To delete a Static Table entry:
1. In the Filtering Database window, click mouse button 1 in the appropriate
selection box to display the Static database.
2. Select the entry you want to delete by clicking it with mouse button 1.
3. Click on the Delete button.
Finding a Filtering Database MAC Address
To find a source address in the Filtering Database:
1. In the Filtering Database window, click on the button to open the
Find MAC Address window.
or
In the Bridge Traffic View, display the Device menu by clicking on the Front
Panel button. Drag down to Find MAC Address.
Figure 3-10. Find MAC Address Window
The Spanning Tree Protocol Window
Bridges in a network collectively implement a Spanning Tree Algorithm (STA) to
detect and eliminate data loops in a network containing parallel bridges.
2. In the edit box, enter a valid MAC
address and then press the
Return key. If the address is found
in the Filtering Database, its port
location and status will appear in
the list box. If it is not found, a
separate window will appear with
a “Not Found” message.