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•Statistics

•Management

Bridging

The XP-2000 provides the following types of high-speed bridging:

•Address-based bridging – The XP-2000 performs this type of bridging by looking up the destination address in an L2 lookup table on the expansion module that receives the bridge packet from the network. The L2 lookup table indicates the exit port(s) for the bridged packet. If the packet is addressed to the XP-2000’s own MAC address, the packet is routed rather than bridged.

•Flow-based bridging – The XP-2000 performs this type of bridging by looking up an entry in the L2 lookup table containing both the source and destination addresses of the bridge packet.

Your choice of bridging method does not affect XP-2000 performance. However, address-based bridging is more efficient because it requires fewer table entries while flow-based bridging provides tighter management and control over bridged traffic.

The XP-2000 ports perform address-based bridging by default, but can be configured to perform flow-based bridging instead of address-based bridging on a per-port basis. A port cannot be configured to perform both types of bridging at the same time.

Port and Protocol VLANs

The XP-2000 supports the following types of Virtual LANs (VLANs):

•Port-based VLANs – A port-based VLAN is a set of ports that comprises a Layer-2 broadcast domain. The XP-2000 confines MAC-layer broadcasts to the ports in the VLAN on which the broadcast originates. XP-2000 ports outside the VLAN do not receive the broadcast.

•Protocol-based VLANs – A protocol-based VLAN is a named set of ports that comprises an IP or IPX broadcast domain. The XP-2000 confines IP or IPX broadcasts to the ports within the IP or IPX based VLAN. Protocol-based VLANs sometimes are called subnet VLANs or Layer- 3 VLANs.

You can include the same port in more than one VLAN, even in both port-based and protocol-based VLANs. Moreover, you can define VLANs that span across multiple

XP-2000s. To simplify VLAN administration, the XP-2000 supports 802.1q trunk ports, which allow you to use a single port to “trunk” traffic from multiple VLANs to another XP-2000 or switch which supports 802.1q.

Routing

The XP-2000 provides high-speed routing for the following protocols:

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Contents 2000 Page FCC Notice Enterasys X-Pedition 2000 Getting Started Guide Enterasys NETWORKS, INC Program License Agreement Enterasys X-Pedition 2000 Getting Started Guide Enterasys X-Pedition 2000 Getting Started Guide Vii Declaration of Conformity Contents Hardware Installation Appendix a Troubleshooting IndexContents Xii Enterasys X-Pedition 2000 Getting Started Guide How to Use this Guide What’s NewWho should Read this Guide? If You Want To SeeFor Information About See Related DocumentationGetting Help Preface Preface Xvi Enterasys X-Pedition 2000 Getting Started Guide Chapter Features Overview SpecificationsSnmp IPX RIP, SAPRmon Features TCP/UDP ServicesTCP/UDP services TCP Port UDP Port Description LLCRouting BridgingPort and Protocol VLANs IPX Routing IP RoutingIP Multicast Routing Layer-4 Switching SecurityQuality of Service StatisticsManagement Platforms VlanHardware Overview ChassisMotherboard Features Boot FlashExternal Controls Status LEDs LED Label DescriptionRAM Memory Power SuppliesFans Expansion Modules 10/100BASE-TX Expansion Module100BASE-TX expansion module LEDs Cabling and Connector SpecificationsLEDs 100BASE-FX Expansion Module Front panel of 100BASE-FX expansion moduleBASE-FX expansion module LEDs 1000BASE-SX Expansion ModuleBASE-SX expansion module LEDs 1000BASE-LX Expansion Module Front panel of 1000BASE-LX expansion moduleBASE-LX expansion module LEDs Dual Serial and Quad Serial C/CE Expansion Modules Front panel of Dual Serial WAN expansion moduleDual Serial and Quad Serial C/CE WAN expansion module LEDs Hssi Port Type SpecificationDual Hssi Line Card LED Page Safety Considerations Preventing InjuryHardware Specifications Installing the HardwareXP-2000 physical and environmental specifications Preventing Equipment DamageVerifying Your Shipment Rack Mount Installation Installing the ChassisTable-Top Installation Installing the XP-2000 chassis in an equipment rack Connecting Power to the Chassis Installing an Expansion ModuleInstalling the new face plate view from inside chassis Front of XP-2000 Attaching the Console Management Cables Nteras ys Net worksConnecting to the Serial Port Plugging into the XP-2000’s serial DB-9 DCE portConnecting to the 10/100Base-TX Port Plugging into the XP-2000’s 10/100Base-TX portAttaching Port Cables RXD receive data TXD transmit dataPlugging an ethernet cable into a 10/100BASE-TX port 100BASE-TX RJ-45 connector 1000BASE-SX and 1000BASE-LX Expansion Modules LFH-60 high density connector pin assignments Pin Signal P2SCTEB P1LLA P2RXCA P1GND P2SCTEA P1SHIELD P1GND P1TXDBP2GND P1TXCA P2CTSB P1RXCA Pin Signal Pin Hssi connector Page Chapter Firmware Installation Setup Powering On and Booting the FirmwareStarting the Command Line Interface Access ModesBasic Line Editing Commands Some commonly used CLI commands Key sequence CommandSetting Basic System Information Here is an exampleEnter yes or y to activate the changes Setting Up Snmp Community Strings Enter the copy active to startup commandSetting Up Snmp Community Strings READ-WRITE Setting Up Passwords Xp-1#system show active-configSetting the DNS Domain Name and Address Xp-1#pingSetting Syslog Parameters System set dns server IP-address IP-address IP-addressSetting Syslog Parameters Ping IP-addr Loading System Image Firmware System image add IPaddr-of-TFTP-host image-file-name Enter the system image list command to verify the change Loading Boot Prom Firmware Xp-1#system promimage upgrade 10.50.11.12 prom2Upgrading the VFS Activating the Configuration Commands in the Scratchpad Viewing the Current ConfigurationCommand like stp enable et.*.* would be displayed as follows Appendix a Troubleshooting If you experience this difficulty Try this remedyUse the procedure in Activating the Configuration Appendix B Technical Support Getting Help Numerics DvmrpNvram IgmpIPX SAP Layer-4 flow 6 services User mode VLANs UDPIndex Enterasys X-Pedition 2000 Getting Started Guide
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Enterasys Networks, a key player in the networking space in 2000, was renowned for its innovative solutions that combined high-performance networking with robust security features. Founded with the vision of providing enterprise-level networking infrastructure, Enterasys positioned itself to cater to the growing demands of business networks during the dot-com boom.

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Overall, Enterasys Networks in 2000 was characterized by its commitment to delivering secure, intelligent networking solutions that catered to the needs of modern enterprises. With its innovative technologies and features, Enterasys played a significant role in shaping the networking landscape, laying the groundwork for future advancements in network security and management.
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