GarrettCom MNS-6K 4.1.4 Switch User Manual


 
MAGNUM 6K SWITCHES, MNS-6K USER GUIDE
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Chapter 12 shows how STP can be setup and used. Today, RSTP is preferred over STP.
Chapter 13 shows how RSTP is setup and used as well as how RSTP can be used with
legacy devices which support STP only.
Chapter 14 focuses on S-Ring™ and setup of S-Ring.
Chapter 15 talks about dual homing and how dual homing can be used to bring resiliency
to edge devices.
Chapter 16 describes LACP and how LACP can be used to increase the throughput
using 10/100 Mbps ports or in situations where resiliency is needed between switches
(trunks).
Once the network is made resilient, the network manager may want to setup prioritization
of traffic.
Chapter 17 focuses on Quality of Service (QoS) and other prioritization issues.
Chapters 18 and 19 focus on advanced topics such as IGMP and GVRP.
Chapter 18 focuses on IGMP.
Chapter 19 focuses on GVRP.
Chapter 20 shows how the SNMP parameters can be setup for managing the switch with
network management software such as Castle Rock SNMPc™
Chapter 21 includes miscellaneous commands to improve the overall ease of use and
other diagnostic information.