Cabletron Systems 9H42X-XX manual An Overview of Bridge Management, More on Transparent Bridging

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Bridging

return a response to the source node that contains the route information field indicating which bridge paths the explorer packets took. In future communication between the two nodes, the original source node will append the best route to the destination node in a Routing Information Field (RIF) of its data frames, so that a bridge on the network will simply have to examine the RIF to verify whether it is a part of the route process.

More on Transparent Bridging

Transparent bridges are most common in Ethernet networks. Individual Transparent bridges monitor packet traffic on attached network segments to learn their network segment location in terms of which bridge port receives packets originating from a particular station (determined via the packet’s Source Address field). This information gets stored in the bridge’s Filtering Database. When in the Forwarding state, the bridge compares a packet’s destination address to the information in the Filtering Database to determine if the packet should be forwarded to another network segment or filtered (i.e., not forwarded). A bridge filters a packet if it determines that the packet’s destination address exists on the same side of the bridge as the source address.

Transparent bridges in a network communicate with one another by exchanging Bridge Protocol Data Units, or BPDUs, and collectively implement a Spanning Tree Algorithm (STA) to determine the network topology, to ensure that only a single data route exists between any two end stations, and to ensure that the topology information remains current.

An Overview of Bridge Management

With SPECTRUM Element Manager, you can view and manage bridging across the 9H42x-xx module — and at each bridging interface — by using the following windows:

•The Bridge Status window provides you with basic information about the current status of the 9H42x-xx module’s bridging interfaces, and allows you to enable or disable bridging at each interface of the switch. The Bridge Status window also lets you access further windows to configure bridging at the 9H42x-xx module.

•The Performance Graph, Statistics, and I/F Statistics windows graphically display the traffic passing between bridged networks, and let you compare and contrast traffic processed by each interface. Performance graphs are described beginning on page 5-7; the statistics windows are described in Chapter 4.

•The Spanning Tree window shows bridge port information and protocol parameters relating to the Spanning Tree Algorithm (the method of determining the controlling bridge when a series of bridges are placed in parallel).

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Contents Cabletron Systems Virus Disclaimer Page Restricted Rights Notice Page Contents Chapter Bridging Chapter StatisticsIndex Contents Viii Introduction Introduction Using the 9H42x-xx User’s Guide Common 9H42x-xx Window Fields Related ManualsSoftware Conventions MAC Address Device NameIP Address LocationGetting Help Using ButtonsUsing On-line Help Getting Help from Cabletron Systems’ Global Call Center 9H42x-xx FirmwareIntroduction 9H42x-xx Firmware From an individual device icon 9H42x-xx Module ViewFrom the MMAC-Plus Chassis View Viewing Module InformationPort Status Front Panel InformationConnection Status Up TimeTime Boot PromMenu Structure FirmwareDevice Menu H42x-xx Module View Menu StructureUtilities Menu Port Status MenuBridge Menu Help MenuPort Menu Port Status DisplaysStatus Selecting a Port Status ViewMapping ErrorsLoad Port Status Color Codes Chassis Manager WindowSpeed TypeChassis Manager Window To view the Chassis Manager window Viewing the Device TypeIndex Viewing I/F Summary InformationUpTime Raw Counts DescriptionSta Interface Performance Statistics/Bar GraphsRate Address Viewing Interface DetailDiscarded ErrorUnicast Non-UnicastMaking Sense of Detail Statistics Using the Find Source Address FeaturePackets Transmitted Transmit only Configuring Ports Managing the ModuleFull Duplex Standard ModeConfiguring Standard Ethernet Ports Fast Ethernet Configuration Configuring Fast Ethernet PortsLink State Current Operational ModeDesired Operational Mode Port TypeRemote Capabilities Advertised AbilitiesSetting the Desired Operational Mode 10. Edit Time Window Setting the Device Date and Time11. Edit Date Window Enabling and Disabling PortsTo enable or disable bridging for an individual interface 9H42x-xx Module View Managing the Module About Rmon Alarms and Events Alarm ConfigurationAlarm Configuration Basic Alarm ConfigurationRmon Basic Alarm Configuration Window Accessing the Basic Alarm Configuration WindowIf Number Viewing Alarm StatusKilobits Total Errors Broadcasts/Multicasts Port NumberRising Action Log/TrapPolling Interval Rising ThresholdCreating and Editing a Basic Alarm Alarm Configuration Alarm Configuration Viewing the Basic Alarm Log Disabling a Basic AlarmAlarm Configuration Accessing the Rmon Advanced Alarm/Event List Advanced Alarm ConfigurationAlarm Configuration Such as the Hosts component, not present, or Rmon Create/Edit Alarms Window Creating and Editing an Advanced AlarmAlarm Configuration Alarm Configuration Alarm Configuration Table index.lengthin bytes.instancein decimal format Alarm Configuration Creating and Editing an Event Rmon Create/Edit Events Window Alarm Configuration Adding Actions to an Event Rmon Create/Edit Actions Window Or deleted use the button to update the table at any time Viewing an Advanced Alarm Event Log Deleting an Alarm, Event, or ActionHow Rising and Falling Thresholds Work Event Statistics Accessing the Statistics WindowsRmon Statistics Tot. ErrorsDrop Events ProblemsBytes PacketsFrame Size Bytes Packets Viewing Total, Delta, and Accumulated Statistics Printing Statistics Interface StatisticsInterface Statistics Window Unicast Bridging Basics BridgingMore on Transparent Bridging An Overview of Bridge ManagementBridge Status Window Spanning Tree State Interface Speed Interface TypeBridge Address From the Bridge Status window Enabling and Disabling All Installed InterfacesEnabling and Disabling Bridging Enabling and Disabling Individual InterfacesPerformance Graphs Bridge StatisticsForwarded Green Configuring the Bridge Performance Graphs Total Errors RedFiltered Magenta Xmitted BlueAltering the Ageing Time Using Source AddressingBridge Spanning Tree Bridge Spanning Tree Window Viewing Spanning Tree ParametersRoot Cost Bridge-level ParametersBridge Priority Root BridgeMax Age Forwarding DelayProtocol Hello TimePort-specific Parameters Changing Bridge Priority Changing Bridge Spanning Tree ParametersDesignated Port TopologyChanging Max Age Time Changing the Spanning Tree Algorithm Protocol TypeChanging Hello Time Changing Path Cost Changing Forwarding Delay TimeChanging Port Priority Dynamic, or Learned Filtering DatabaseFiltering Database Window Ageing Time ListNumber CapacityPort Filtering Configuring the Filtering DatabaseSource Port Receive PortChanging the Receive Port Changing the Type of EntryAdding or Deleting Individual Entries Changing the Port Filtering ActionClearing All Permanent, Static, or Dynamic Entries Configuring Duplex ModesTo access the Duplex Modes window Bridging Bridging Configuring Duplex Modes Numerics IndexIndex-2 Index-3 Index Index-4

9H42X-XX specifications

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Security is a primary consideration in the design of the 9H42X-XX. With built-in firewall capabilities and support for advanced encryption protocols, data integrity and confidentiality are ensured. Furthermore, the device offers robust access control features, allowing organizations to define user permissions and protect sensitive information from unauthorized access.

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In summary, the Cabletron Systems 9H42X-XX is a versatile networking solution that combines high-speed connectivity, security features, and ease of management within its robust architecture. Its adaptability and technical specifications position it as a reliable choice for enterprises looking to upgrade their network infrastructure and accommodate future growth.
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