
Bridging
To access the Bridge Source Routing window from the Chassis View window:
1.Click on the appropriate port index to access the Port menu.
2.Click on Source Route Statistics. The Bridge Source Routing window, Figure
Figure 2-9. The Bridge Source Routing Window
The Bridge Source Routing window provides basic statistics for source routed trafÞc passing between the bridging ports. Pie charts graphically break down the statistical information. All statistics are calculated since the device was last reset or powered up. The following window Þelds are listed in the Bridge Source Routing window:
Received Frames
Frame types received by the bridge ports
¥Specif. RoutedÑDisplays the total number of SpeciÞcally Routed Explorer frames received by the indicated port from its attached segment.
These frames have data and routing information and are following a known route from source to destination.
¥All Paths Expl.ÑDisplays the total number of All Path Explorer frames received by the indicated port from its attached segment.
When a sending station needs to determine the best route to an intended destination, it transmits an All Paths Explorer (APE) frame. The APE frame contains no routing information; it is propagated along all available paths to
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