3.7.2 Searching for a MAC Address

The Unicast Forwarding Database can be searched by MAC address or by IP address. To search for a specific MAC or IP address, use the following procedure:

1.Access the Unicast Forwarding Database Configuration Menu by typing d in the Configuration Menu.

2.Type m to search for a MAC address. Type i to search for an IP address.

3.Type the MAC or IP address at the prompt.

4.Press Enter.

If the address is located, it is displayed, with its associated information. If the address is not located, a message appears, stating this.

The Search Summary screen tells the location of the MAC or IP address, the unit, port, and the domain name. Configuration information—such as the type, age, and priority—are also displayed.

3.7.3 Setting the MAC Address Age-Out Time

This option sets the Age-Out Time for the MAC Forwarding Table.

The Age-Out Time is the number of seconds that addresses remain in the table after being learned by the switch. The default is 300 seconds.

Use the following procedure to set the MAC address Age-Out Time.

1.Access the Unicast Forwarding Database Configuration Menu by typing d in the Configuration Menu.

2.Type t to set the MAC Address Age-Out Time.

3.Enter the new Age-Out time (in seconds) at the prompt.

4.Press Enter.

The MAC Address Age-Out Time is changed and is displayed at the top of the Unicast Forwarding Database Configuration Menu.

3.7.4 IP Multicast Traffic Management

See Chapter 4 Advanced Management.

3.8 Security Management

See Chapter 4 Advanced Management.

3.9 VLAN Management

See Chapter 4 Advanced Management.

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