The SmartSwitch 2000 Chassis View

Setting Port Operational Modes

To assign a port operational mode (dot1dTrunk, dot1QTrunk, or hybrid) to a port on your 802.1Q switch:

1.In the VLAN Port Config window’s list box, click to select a port to which you wish to assign a port operational mode.

2.In the Port Operational Mode field, click to select the desired operational mode.

3.Click the Apply button. The selected mode will be reflected in the list box for the selected port.

Setting Port Frame Discard Formats

To assign a frame discard format (discardTagged, discardUntagged, or noDiscard) to a port on your 802.1Q switch:

1.In the VLAN Port Config window’s list box, click to select a port to which you wish to assign a frame discard format.

2.In the Port Discard field, click to select the desired frame discard format.

3.Click the Apply button. The selected mode will be reflected in the list box for the selected port.

Updating VLAN Port Config Window Information

Clicking the Refresh button will update the information displayed in the 802.1Q VLAN Port Assignment list without closing the window.

Performing Egress List Configuration

802.1Q VLAN switching allows each port on a switch to transmit traffic for any or all defined VLANs on your network. During egress list configuration, you determine which VLANs are on each port’s egress list. See Egress List Operation, on page 2-58for details on egress lists.

Egress list configuration operations are performed using the VLAN Egress Port Config window. To launch the window:

1.Click on Device in the Chassis View menu bar to display the Device menu.

2.Click 802.1Q VLAN, and then select 802.1Q VLAN Egress Port Config. The VLAN Egress Port Config window, Figure 2-24, opens.

Managing the Hub

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2000 specifications

Enterasys Networks, a key player in the networking space in 2000, was renowned for its innovative solutions that combined high-performance networking with robust security features. Founded with the vision of providing enterprise-level networking infrastructure, Enterasys positioned itself to cater to the growing demands of business networks during the dot-com boom.

One of the main features of Enterasys Networks was its focus on delivering secure, scalable networking solutions that could seamlessly integrate with existing enterprise systems. The company developed a range of products including switches, routers, and wireless solutions that were designed to optimize performance while ensuring security at every layer. Their core offerings provided businesses with the reliability required to handle increasing volumes of data traffic.

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Overall, Enterasys Networks in 2000 was characterized by its commitment to delivering secure, intelligent networking solutions that catered to the needs of modern enterprises. With its innovative technologies and features, Enterasys played a significant role in shaping the networking landscape, laying the groundwork for future advancements in network security and management.
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