The SmartSwitch 2000 Chassis View

Configuring Priority Queuing Based on MAC-layer Information

You can use the MAC Based Priority ConÞguration window, Figure 2-21, to determine packet queuing based upon the packetÕs Source and/or Destination MAC address, as well as the packetÕs frame Type. These priority entries, based on the frameÕs MAC-layer information, are maintained in the ctPriorityExtMACTable. You can create up to 1024 priority entries for queuing frames based upon on MAC-layer information.

Click Add to enter a MAC Address to which you want to assign a higher priority transmission queue.

Select whether you want the address type to be destination, source, or either type.

Determine whether to apply the priority to all frames with the given address and SA/DA type, or only to frames of a specific type.

Finally, select a priority level, and click Apply.

Figure 2-21. The MAC Based Priority ConÞguration Window

To access the MAC Based Priority ConÞguration window:

1.Click on Device to access the Device menu.

2.Click on Priority Configuration, and then select MAC Based from the menu. The MAC Based Priority Configuration window will appear.

The MAC Based Priority ConÞguration window contains the following information:

Current Priority Entries

The Current Priority Entries list box displays any MAC-based priority entries that have been conÞgured for the SmartSwitch 2000 device. It has four columns:

¥MAC Address, which identiÞes the physical address for which a frame transmit priority entry has been conÞgured.

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