Bridging

Configuring SmartTrunking

The SmartTrunk menu option invokes the SmartTrunk ConÞguration and Status window, which allows you to group interfaces logically to achieve greater bandwidth between devices when both devices support this feature. There is no limit to the number of ports that can be included in a single Òtrunk.Ó

NOTE

SmartTrunking is designed to work in the traditional bridging mode only, and is not available if a switch is in the SecureFast VLAN mode. The SecureFast VLAN architecture supports a fully-meshed topology, which has beneÞts similar to SmartTrunking.

To access the SmartTrunk ConÞguration and Status window from the Bridge

Status window:

1.Click on Bridge to display the Bridge menu.

2.Click on SmartTrunk. The SmartTrunk Configuration and Status window, Figure 2-27, will appear.

To access the SmartTrunk ConÞguration and Status window from the Chassis View window:

1.Click on the Board Index of the device of interest; the Board menu will appear.

2.Click on SmartTrunk. The SmartTrunk Configuration and Status window, Figure 2-27, will appear.

Figure 2-27. The SmartTrunk ConÞguration and Status Window

Configuring SmartTrunking

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Cabletron Systems 2.2 manual Configuring SmartTrunking, The SmartTrunk ConÞguration and Status Window