Cabletron Systems 7000 Managing the Hub, Configuring Ports, Configuring Ethernet and Fddi Ports

The SmartSwitch 7000 Chassis View

3.In the text field, enter a valid MAC address in hexadecimal format, then click OK. If you enter an invalid address — that is, one not in hexadecimal xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx- format — an error window will appear indicating that the selected address is invalid.

If the selected MAC address is found in the SmartSwitch 7000Õs Filtering Database, the bridge interface through which the address is communicating will ßash in the Chassis View display.

If the address is not found, a window will appear indicating that the address could not be found.

Managing the Hub

In addition to the performance and conÞguration information described in the preceding sections, the Chassis View also provides you with the tools you need to conÞgure your SmartSwitch hub and keep it operating properly. Hub management functions include setting operating parameters for Ethernet, FDDI, Fast Ethernet, and COM ports; setting device date and time; and enabling and disabling bridging at speciÞc port interfaces.

Configuring Ports

The ConÞguration options available for FDDI, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and COM ports allow you to conÞgure operating parameters speciÞc to each port type: for FDDI and standard Ethernet ports, you can set the Duplex Mode; for Fast Ethernet ports, you can set a variety of duplex mode and negotiation parameters; and for COM ports, you can select the operation you wish the port to perform, and set any associated speed parameters. FDDI, Ethernet, and Fast Ethernet Port ConÞguration windows are available from the Chassis View Port menus; the COM Port option is available from the Device menu. Note that no conÞguration option currently exists for ATM ports.

Configuring Ethernet and FDDI Ports

The Port ConÞguration window available for both standard Ethernet and FDDI ports allows you to set an interface to either Standard or Full Duplex Mode. Full Duplex mode effectively doubles the available wire speed by allowing the interface to both receive and transmit simultaneously. This window will also display the mode currently in effect on the selected interface.

To access the Port ConÞguration Window:

1.From the Chassis View, click to select the port you wish to configure; the Port Menu will display.

2.Drag down to Configuration, and release. The Port Configuration window, Figure 2-12, will appear.

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