Enterasys Networks 6H308-24 - Manual (Page 9)

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Contents
Figures ............................................................................................................................................ix
Tables.............................................................................................................................................. x
ABOUT THIS GUIDE
Using This Guide.............................................................................................................xi
Structure of This Guide ..................................................................................................xii
Related Documents........................................................................................................xii
Document Conventions................................................................................................. xiii
Getting Help ..................................................................................................................xiv
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INTRODUCTION
1.1 Connectivity..................................................................................................... 1-3
1.2 Runtime IP Address Discovery ....................................................................... 1-3
1.3 Half-Duplex/Full-Duplex Auto-Negotiation ...................................................... 1-3
1.4 SmartTrunk...................................................................................................... 1-4
1.5 Remote Monitoring (RMON) ........................................................................... 1-4
1.6 Broadcast Suppression ................................................................................... 1-4
1.7 Port/VLAN Redirect Functions ........................................................................ 1-5
1.8 Traffic Rate Limiting ........................................................................................ 1-5
1.9 Flow Control .................................................................................................... 1-6
1.10 GARP Switch Operation.................................................................................. 1-6
1.11 802.1 Port Priority ........................................................................................... 1-6
1.12 Distributed Chassis Management ................................................................... 1-7
1.13 Management ................................................................................................... 1-7
1.14 Switching Options ........................................................................................... 1-8
1.15 Standards Compatibility .................................................................................. 1-8
1.16 LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs ............................................................................ 1-8
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NETWORK REQUIREMENTS
2.1 SmartTrunk Feature ........................................................................................ 2-1
2.2 100BASE-FX Fiber Optic Network .................................................................. 2-1