Enterasys Networks 2H253, 2E253, 2H252, 2H258 manual Example, Solving the Problem

Protocol Port Configuration Screen

Example

This example illustrates how to prioritize network traffic using classification rules.

In this example, illustrated in Figure 8-9, the ABC Company wants to prioritize traffic to their SAP server and Mail server, so that the SAP Server has the highest priority, and the Mail Server, the lowest priority.

Figure 8-9 Prioritizing Network Traffic According to Classification Rule

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8.7.2Solving the Problem

In this example, switches S1 and S2 have already been configured and are operating. The following covers only the additional steps needed to configure each switch to establish the priority for each server.

NOTE: For optimal operation of the prioritizing function, the connection between S1 and S2 is set for 802.1Q tagging.

802.1p Configuration Menu Screens 8-35