DecGigaApp
GigaSwitch Bridge Statistics
DEC-Specific Applications DEC GigaSwitch
5-4 Management Module Guide
GigaSwitch Bridge Statistics
The GigaSwitch Bridge Statistics icon subview menu accesses the
GigaSwitch Flooding Table.
Unknown Unicast Rate
Maximum bytes-per-second bandwidth of packets multicast because the
destination address was not yet learned by the the bridge.
Multicast Rate
The maximum bytes-per-second bandwidth of packets multicast because the
destination address is a multicast add ress.
The Flooding Table details the Qualifier , Cl ass , Bytes Sent , Pa cke ts Sent,
Geezers, Losers, and Hogs information for each of the active cards on the
GigaSwitch.
GigaSwitch Cut Through Mapping
The GigaSwitch Cut Through Mapp ing table allows the user to ena ble or
disable the Inbound or Outbound Cut Through Mapping application for each
of the GigaSwitch Bridge Ports. The Cut Through Mapping feature allows
packets with known IP addresses to travel through the GigaSw itc h with out
being temporarily stored within the Gig aSwitch. Packets without known IP
addresses for their destination are temporarily delayed while the GigaSw itc h
learns the IP address.
The default setting for each of the Bridge Ports is Enabled for both the
Inbound and Outbound Cut Through Mapping applications.

Configuring Cut Through Mapping

1. Double-click on the appropriate Bridge Port number to generate the Cut
Through Table View.
2. Click on the Inbound and Outbound buttons so that they disp lay the
appropriate settings, either Enabled or Disabled.
3. Choose Save All Changes from the File menu.
4. Click on the Update button in the Cut Through Mapping table to view
your changes.