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4-8 Configuring and Monitoring the Switch
Writer: Fran Spragens Project: Configuring and Monitoring the Switch Comments:
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To verify that the TFTP download has been successfully completed, note the
software version level (SW Version x.xx) displayed on the top right portion of the
Main Menu. You can also view the software version on the General Information
Screen accessible from the Main Menu. This number should match the version
number that appears on the upgrade disk.
Configuring Spanning
Tree Parameters
The SW3322/SW3323/SW3324 switch supports the IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree
Protocol. This protocol allows redundant connections to be created between LAN
segments for fault tolerance. Two or more physical paths between different segments
can be created through the switch, with the Spanning Tree Protocol choosing a single
path at any given time and disabling all others. If the chosen path fails for any
reason, a disabled alternative is activated, thereby maintaining the connection. See
Appendix B, “Spanning Tree Concepts” for further information on using the
Spanning Tree Protocol in a network.
WARNING: Configuring Spanning Tree parameters from their default can cause serious
deterioration of network performance.
To configure Spanning Tree Parameters, do the following:
1.
Select Switch Configuration Menu from the Main Menu.
2.
Select Spanning Tree Configuration Menu.
3.
Turn the switch Spanning Tree operation on or off by toggling the
Spanning Tree Protocol Enable option by pressing a.
4.
Select Port Configuration.
The Spanning Tree Port Configuration Menu displays. Change the parameters
that display in this menu as required.