QNAP TVS-472XT 4-Bay NAS Enclosure - Manual (Page 358)

Mode Description
Software-Defined Switch This mode is suited for power-users who need to
simulate an L2 physical switch.
Important
Packet forwarding rates are limited
when using this mode.
Tip
To access this page, Network & Virtual Switch must be operating in Advanced Mode .
Creating a Virtual Switch in Basic Mode
1. Go to Control Panel > Network & File Services > Network & Virtual Switch .
The Network & Virtual Switch window opens.
2. Go to Network > Virtual Switch .
3. Click Add.
The Create a Virtual Switch window opens.
4. Select Basic Mode.
5. Select one or more adapters.
6. Optional: Select Enable the Spanning Tree Protocol.
Tip
Enabling this setting prevents bridge loops.
7. Click Apply.
Creating a Virtual Switch in Advanced Mode
1. Go to Control Panel > Network & File Services > Network & Virtual Switch .
The Network & Virtual Switch window opens.
2. Go to Network > Virtual Switch .
3. Click Add.
The Create a Virtual Switch window opens.
4. Select Advanced Mode.
5. Select one or more adapters.
6. Optional: Select Enable the Spanning Tree Protocol.
Tip
Enabling this setting prevents bridge loops.
7. Click Next.
8. Configure the virtual switch IP address.
QTS 4.4.x User Guide
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