Using the intel, Express 460t standalone switch – Intel 460T User Manual

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Using the Intel

Express 460T
Standalone Switch

Overview

This section provides an overview for using the Express 460T standalone
switch within a network. The chapter covers the basic differences between a
switch and hub, basic switching features like flow control and Spanning
Tree, and a discussion of more advanced features such as link aggregation
and the types of VLANs available on the switch.

If you are already familiar with switching technology you can skip ahead to a
particular section within the chapter. The following list shows where you can
find a particular topic.

• Sample Configurations page 13

• Flow Control page 14

• Spanning Tree Protocol page 14

• Tagged Frames page 15

• Priority page 15

• Link Aggregation page 16

• VLANs page 17

• GVRP page 21

• IGMP Snooping page 22