D-Link DGS-3100 Mapping Priority to Classes Queues, 5. 802.1P User Priority Page, Description

DGS-3100 Series Gigabit Stackable Managed Switch User Manual

Mapping Priority to Classes (Queues)

The 802.1P User Priority Page allows network managers to assign priority tags to classes (queues). If a network manager defines a priority of 01 to Class 3, all packets arriving with an assigned value of 01 are sent to class (queue) 3.

The default mapping is:

•Priority 0. 3 is assigned to Q0. This is the lowest priority queue.

•Priority 1, 2 is assigned to Q1.

•Priority 4, 5 is assigned to Q2.

•Priority 6, 7 is assigned to Q3. This is the highest priority queue. To map priority to queues:

1. Click QoS > 802.1p User Priority. The 802.1P User Priority Page opens:

Figure 4-5. 802.1P User Priority Page

The 802.1P User Priority Page contains the following fields:

Field

Priority

Class ID

Description

Indicates the packet priority that is assigned to the queue.

Defines the class (queue) that is assigned to the priority. Class 0 is the lowest priority queue, whereas Class 3 is the highest.

2.Define the queuing priority for 00 – 07 in the Class ID fields.

3.Click . The User priority tags are assigned to classes, and the device is updated.

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