Cabletron Systems 9A128-01 manual Bridge Status Window, Bridging

Bridging

NOTE

By default, the 9A128-01 perform traditional switching (or bridging). Firmware version

2.10.13and earlier do not support the ability to select SecureFast switching; if you have a later version of firmware, check your hardware manuals to see if your version of firmware supports this feature. The toggle from traditional bridging to SecureFast switching is performed via Local Management; see your Local Management documentation for details.

Bridging-related windows will not be available for devices which have been configured for SecureFast switching.

The Bridge Status Window

The Bridge Status window provides you with basic information about the current status of bridging across your 9A128-01. Color-coding of each port display allows you to quickly ascertain the status of each interface. The Bridge Status window also lets you access further windows to control bridging parameters. To access the Bridge Status window from the Module View window:

1.In the Module View window, click on Device to display the Device menu.

2.Drag down to Bridge Status..., and release. The appropriate Bridge Status window, Figure 5-1, will appear.

Figure 5-1. The Bridge Status Window

The following information is provided by the Bridge Status window for each available bridging interface:

5-2 The Bridge Status Window