478 Configuring Port Characteristics
Auto negotiation Enables a port to advertise its transmission rate,
duplex mode and flow control abilities to its
partner.
Speed Specifies the transmission rate for frames.
Duplex mode Specifies whether the interface supports
transmission between the switch and the
connected client in one direction at a time (half)
or both directions simultaneously (both).
Maximum frame size Indicates the maximum frame size that can be
handled by the port.
Green Ethernet features Green Ethernet features include:
• Energy detect mode
•
Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE), which
enables the l
ow-power idle mode
Flow control This is a global setting that affects all ports. For
more information about this feature, see
"Configuring Port-Based Traffic Control" on
page787 .
Storm control For more information about this feature, see
"Configuring Port-Based Traffic Control" on
page787 .
Port security For more information about this feature, see
"Configuring Port and System Security" on
page503 .
Protected port For more information about this feature, see
"Configuring Port-Based Traffic Control" on
page787 .
Table 18-2. Port Characteristics
Feature Description
Administrative status Controls whether the port is administratively
enabled or disabled.
Description Provides a text-based description of the port.
Table 18-1. Port Characteristics
Feature Description