The MultiSwitch 700 Device View

NOTE

The default setting for this field is No. While No is selected the peak switch utilization value will not be reset when you click on the Apply button. You must choose Yes for a reset to take place.

CPU Management Reservation:

Displays the desired amount of CPU bandwidth reserved for management purposes: None, Limited, or Full. Bandwidth that is not reserved for management will be devoted to switching.

Reserving CPU Bandwidth

Depending on your needs and the main function of your MultiSwitch 700 module, you may wish to change the amount of CPU bandwidth that is currently reserved for management purposes. The three possible allocations of CPU bandwidth on your MultiSwitch 700 for management are:

None — the MultiSwitch 700 will reserve all bandwidth for switching, therefore management frames may be dropped under heavy loads.

Limited — the management of the MultiSwitch 700 may be slow while the device is experiencing heavy switching loads.

Full — management of the MultiSwitch 700 is always possible and management frames will take priority over switched data if full CPU bandwidth is required (switched frames may be dropped).

To configure the CPU Management Reservation:

1.Next to the CPU Management Reservation field, click on and select None, Full, or Limited from the drop down list.

2.Click on the Apply button to set the new CPU management reservation. A window opens stating the set was successful.

802.1Q VLANs

This section introduces and describes pre-standard IEEE 802.1Q port-based Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) technology and the windows used to configure 802.1Q VLAN-capable devices.

Current versions of MultiSwitch 700 firmware support the pre-standard IEEE 802.1Q draft specification for port-based VLANs.

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700 specifications

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The Enterasys 700 series also incorporates advanced network management solutions, enabling centralized control and monitoring. This feature simplifies the administration of network resources, allowing IT teams to quickly diagnose issues and deploy solutions as needed. The user-friendly interface and comprehensive reporting tools further enhance the management experience, providing insights into network performance and health.

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