Enterasys Networks 6H302-48 manual Garp Switch Operation, Distributed Chassis Management

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GARP Switch Operation

The module supports Frame based 802.3x flow control. Frame based 802.3x flow control is supported on all Ethernet ports operating in the full-duplex mode. Flow control can be enabled or disabled on a port-by-port basis.

Back pressure flow control is not supported on ports operating in the half-duplex mode.

1.10 GARP SWITCH OPERATION

Some or all ports on the switch may be activated to operate under the Generic Attribute Registration Protocol (GARP) applications, GARP VLAN Registration Protocol (GVRP) and/or GARP Multicast Registration Protocol (GMRP).

GARP is a protocol, or set of rules, that outlines a mechanism for propagating the port state and/or user information throughout a bridged LAN to keep track of users and VLANs on the network fabric. MAC bridges and end users alike can take part in the registration and de-registration of GARP attributes such as VLAN and multicast group membership. For more details on how GVRP and GMRP handle frames under GARP, and how to configure the switch ports to take advantage of this operation, refer to the Matrix E7 Series and SmartSwitch 6000 Series Local Management User’s Guide.

1.11 802.1 PORT PRIORITY

The 802.1 port priority is used to assign a default priority to the frames received without priority information in their tag header, map prioritized frames to the appropriate transmit queues, and prioritize frames according to protocol type. The 802.1 port priority is part of the IEEE 802.1D standard.

1.12 DISTRIBUTED CHASSIS MANAGEMENT

Installation in the Matrix E7 (6C107) Chassis

From a management perspective, 6x3xx modules in the Matrix E7 chassis can be managed separately by individual IP addresses. Any modules in the Matrix E7 can be selected and managed, however, no overall system wide settings are available.

NOTE: The Matrix E7 chassis does not support Distributed Chassis Management functionality as in the SmartSwitch 6000 chassis. Refer to the Enterasys Networks Matrix E7 Overview and Setup Guide and the Release Notes for more information.

1-6Introduction

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Contents 6H302-48 and 6H303-48 Fast Ethernet User’s Guide Page Page Vcci Notice FCC NoticeIndustry Canada Notice Class a ITE NoticeEnterasys NETWORKS, INC Program License Agreement Page Declaration of Conformity Page Contents Index Figures Tables Using this Guide About This GuideStructure of this Guide Related DocumentsDocument Conventions Guide uses the following conventionsGetting Help Your email addressIntroduction Important Notice6H302-48 and 6H303-48 Modules HALF-DUPLEX/FULL-DUPLEX AUTO-NEGOTIATION ConnectivityRuntime IP Address Discovery SmarttrunkBroadcast Suppression Remote Monitoring RmonPORT/VLAN Redirect Functions Traffic Rate Limiting Flow ControlGarp Switch Operation Distributed Chassis ManagementSwitching Options ManagementLanview Diagnostic LEDs Standards CompatibilityNetwork Requirements Smarttrunk Feature10BASE-T Network 100BASE-TX Network Installation Installing the Module Into the Matrix E7 Chassis Installing Optional Flash UpgradeUnpacking the Module Installation Installing a Module into the Matrix E7 Chassis Installing the Module Into the 6C105 Chassis Installing a Module into the 6C105 Chassis Connecting to the Network Connecting UTP Cables to the 6H302-48Group Select Connecting UTP Cables to the 6H303-48 Connecting a Twisted Pair Segment to the 6H303-48 Completing the Installation Page Troubleshooting Using LanviewLanview LEDs both modules LED LED Troubleshooting Checklist Troubleshooting Checklist6Troubleshooting Using the Reset Button Reset Button both modulesPage Specifications 6H302-48 / 6H303-48 Specifications6H302-48 COM Port Pinout Assignments Regulatory CompliancePage Mode Switch Bank Settings and Options Required ToolsSetting the Mode Switches Only qualified personnel should change switch settingsMode Switch Bank Settings and Options B-3 Flash Upgrade Figure B-2shows the location of the Flash moduleInstalling the Flash Module Page Index NumericsIndex-2