Allied Telesis AT-S63 - Manual (Page 172)

Chapter 8: Static and LACP Port Trunks
172 Section I: Basic Operations
Note
You cannot change a trunk’s ID number.
2 - Trunk Name
Specifies the trunk name. Enter a name for the trunk. The name can
be up to 16 alphanumeric characters. No spaces or special characters,
such as asterisks and exclamation points, are allowed. Each trunk
must have a unique name.
3 - Trunk Method
Specifies the load distribution method. The possible settings are:
ˆ SRC MAC - Source MAC address
ˆ DST MAC - Destination MAC address
ˆ SRC/DST MAC - Source address /destination MAC address
ˆ SRC IP - Source IP address trunking
ˆ DST IP - Destination IP address trunking
ˆ SRC/DST IP - Source address /destination IP address
The default is SRC/DST MAC. For background information, refer to
“Load Distribution Methods” on page 164.
4 - Port Range
Specifies the ports of the trunk. A trunk can contain up to eight ports.
You can identify the ports individually (for example, 3,7,10), as a range
(for example, 5-11), or both (for example, 2,4,11-14).
6. Type M to select Modify Trunk.
The modifications to the port trunk are activated on the switch.
7. To permanently save your change, return to the Main Menu and type S
to select Save Configuration Changes.
8. Reconnect the cables to the ports of the trunk on the switch.
The modified port trunk is ready for network operations.
Deleting a Static
Port Trunk
To delete a static port trunk from the switch, perform the following
procedure:
Caution
Disconnect the cables from the port trunk on the switch before
performing the following procedure. Deleting a port trunk without first
disconnecting the cables can create loops in your network topology.
Data loops can result in broadcast storms and poor network
performance.