HP 5400ZL User Manual
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Switch Meshing
Operating Notes for Switch Meshing
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Compatibility with Other Switches:
The switches covered in this guide
operate with the Series 5300xl switches in normal mode.
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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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