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4-8 Configuring and Monitoring the Switch
To verify that the TFTP download has been successfully completed, note the software version level (SW Version x.xx) displayed on the top right portion of the Main Menu. You can also view the software version on the General Information Screen accessible from the Main Menu. This number should match the version number that appears on the upgrade disk.
Configuring Spanning
Tree Parameters
The SW3322/SW3323/SW3324 switch supports the IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree Protocol. This protocol allows redundant connections to be created between LAN segments for fault tolerance. Two or more physical paths between different segments can be created through the switch, with the Spanning Tree Protocol choosing a single path at any given time and disabling all others. If the chosen path fails for any reason, a disabled alternative is activated, thereby maintaining the connection. See Appendix B, “Spanning Tree Concepts” for further information on using the Spanning Tree Protocol in a network.
WARNING: Configuring Spanning Tree parameters from their default can cause serious deterioration of network performance.
To configure Spanning Tree Parameters, do the following:
1.Select Switch Configuration Menu from the Main Menu.
2.Select Spanning Tree Configuration Menu.
3.Turn the switch Spanning Tree operation on or off by toggling the Spanning Tree Protocol Enable option by pressing a.
4.Select Port Configuration.
The Spanning Tree Port Configuration Menu displays. Change the parameters that display in this menu as required.
