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Cabletron Systems CSX400 User Manual

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CSX Bridge View

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The Special Database Window

Figure 3-7. Special Database Window

The top of the Special Database window lists general information:

Total Filters

The number of Þlters available depends on the device. Each device has a Þxed
number of Þlters which you can conÞgure and enable.

The No Match Process button lets you select the bridge action for received
packets that do not match any Þlter:

¥

Þlter (the default value)

¥

forward

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searchFDB (i.e., use the contents of the Filtering Database as the basis for the
Forwarding or Filtering decision)

The rest of the information in the Special Database window describes a particular
Þlter:

The information at the top of the
window applies to all of the entries in
the Special Database. When you
make a change with the filter button,
the change takes effect immediately.

Use the slide bar to select the Filter
Number you want to view. The rest of
the information in the window
describes the filter you select with the
slide bar.

Use the filter parameter fields to view
or edit any filters based on source or
destination address, or type or data
field information.

Use the Apply button to save any edits
that you make.