Bridging
2-86 Configuring SmartTrunking
The SmartTrunk ConÞguration and Status window displays all of the ports on the
selected device. The following information is given for each port:
Port
Displays each port on the selected module. Use the scroll bar to the right of the list
box to view information for all available ports.
Name
Displays the interface description of the selected port.
Mode
Displays the connection type for each port, either User or Network. User
connections do not participate in SmartTrunking; Network connections do. At
least two ports (from two separate chassis) must be designated as Network
connections to participate in SmartTrunking. All FNB interfaces must be
designated as User connections.
SmartTrunk State
Displays the current operating state of each listed port. The possible states
include:
¥NoneÑThe port is operating as a normal switch port.
¥BlockingÑThe port is load sharing, but in the blocked mode. While the
module performs the function of determining if there is a network loop, data
is temporarily blocked on new SmartTrunk ports and on any port that becomes
newly linked.
¥Load SharingÑThe port is actively load-sharing with other ports.
Instance
Displays the number of ports associated with each loop.
# SmartTrunks
Displays the total number of load-sharing ports in the loop.
The only conÞgurable Þelds in the SmartTrunk ConÞguration and Status window
are the two Þelds with option buttons, each with two possible settings:
SmartTrunk (with the options of Enable and Disable) and Enable and Disable
Port # X (with the options of LoadSharing and Disable).
NOTE
When you Þrst open the SmartTrunk ConÞguration and Status Screen, the Enable and
Disable Port # X Þeld will be labeled SmartTrunk State Port #. After you click on a
port number in the list box, the Þeld title will change to Enable and Disable Port # X.