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Configuring the Ports

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4. Select the port group in which to create the port trunk and enter the

port numbers for the trunk. Select Enter or press . You can
use either of the following formats to enter the port numbers:

Single, consecutive ports (for example, 1,2)
Range of ports (for example, 10-13)

In the example in Figure 32, ports 10 through 13 in port group 2 have
been designed as a port trunk.

Figure 32 Example of a Port Trunk on an AT-8224XL Switch

The port trunk is immediately activated on the switch.

5. If desired, repeat this procedure to create a new port trunk in another

port group on the switch

6. Return to the Main Menu.

7. To confirm the creation of a port trunk, select Port status and

configuration from the Omega main menu to display a list of ports. All
of the ports in a port trunk are automatically assigned the name
“Trunk” along with a number to help identify the port trunk.

8. Return to the Main Menu.

9. Connect the port trunks on the switch to the end device, being sure

to follow the guidelines discussed earlier in this chapter.