Fast EtherHub 3500 System User’s Guide
Configuring the System 4-29
Defining Backup Ports
Use the Port Backups menu under the Configuration Panel to
define up to 6 master/slave port pairs. If the connection to the
master port fails, the slave port will automatically take over.
For greater reliability, primary and secondary ports should be
located on different hubs. Use the following menu to specify
and activate port backup pairs.
Port Backups
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Backup Set Primary Port Secondary Port Action
1. Hub: 1 Port: 1 Hub: 1 Port: 1 INACTIVE
2. Hub: 1 Port: 4 Hub: 1 Port: 1 INACTIVE
3. Hub: 1 Port: 1 Hub: 1 Port: 1 INACTIVE
4. Hub: 1 Port: 1 Hub: 1 Port: 1 INACTIVE
5. Hub: 1 Port: 1 Hub: 1 Port: 2 INACTIVE
6. Hub: 1 Port: 2 Hub: 1 Port: 1 INACTIVE
Return to previous panel.
Use arrow keys to move. <Enter> to make changes.
<Ctrl+T> to return to Main Menu.
Figure 4-17 Port Backups Menu
Menu items are briefly described in the following table.
Field Description
Backup Set Identifier for up to 18 backup port pairs.
Primary Port Pair member serving as the primary link.
Hub Hub ID for the master port.
Port Port identifier for the master port.
Secondary Port Pair member serving as the backup link.
Hub Hub ID for the slave port.
Port Port identifier for the slave port.
Action Each backup pair can be set to ACTIVE or INACTIVE.
BACKUP is displayed if the primary port is not currently linked.
STAND-BY is displayed if the backup port is not currently linked.
Table 4.13 Port Backups Menu