2 | Using the Intel® |
NetStructure™ 470T | |
and 470F Switches |
Overview
Chapter 2 provides an overview for using the Intel® NetStructure™ 470T and 470F Switches within a network. This chapter covers switching features like flow control and spanning tree, and includes a discussion of the more advanced features such as link aggregation and the types of VLANs available on the switch.
If you are familiar with switching technology you can skip ahead to a particular section within the chapter. The following list shows where you can find particular topics:
•Sample Configuration page 8
•Flow Control page 9
•Broadcast Storm Control page 10
•Spanning Tree Protocol page 11
•Tagged Frames page 12
•Priority Tagging page 12
•Link Aggregation page 13
•Virtual LANs page 14
•GVRP page 18
•Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) Snooping page 18
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