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Operating Notes for Switch Meshing
■ Connecting Mesh Domains: To connect two separate switch meshing
domains, you must use non-meshed ports. (The non-meshed link can be
a port trunk or a single link.) Refer to figure 5-3 on page 5-6.
■ Multiple Links Between Meshed Switches: Multiple mesh ports can
be connected between the same two switches, to provide higher band-
width. Each port that you want in the mesh domain should be configured
as Mesh (and not as a trunk—Trk). Note that if you configure a port as
Mesh, there is no “Type” selection for that port.
■ Network Monitor Port: If a network monitor port is configured, broad-
cast packets may be duplicated on this port if more than one port is being
monitored and switch meshing is enabled.
■ Compatibility with Other Switches: The switches covered in this guide
operate with the Series 5300xl switches in normal mode.
■ Rate-Limiting Not Recommended on Meshed Ports: Rate-Limiting
can reduce the efficiency of paths through a mesh domain.
(See also “Operating Rules” on page 5-5.)
For additional information on troubleshooting meshing problems, refer to
“Using a Heterogeneous Switch Mesh” on page 5-7 and “Mesh-Related Prob-
lems” in appendix C, “Troubleshooting” of the Management and Configuration
Guide for your switch.
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