Cabletron Systems 6H258-17 - Manual (Page 13)

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Contents
Figures............................................................................................................................ xiii
Tables ............................................................................................................................. xiv
ABOUT THIS GUIDE
Using This Guide............................................................................................................xv
Structure of This Guide .................................................................................................xvi
Related Manuals .......................................................................................................... xvii
Document Conventions............................................................................................... xviii
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INTRODUCTION
1.1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1.1
Connectivity........................................................................................ 1-3
1.1.2 Runtime IP Address Discovery .......................................................... 1-3
1.1.3 Full Duplex Switched Ethernet ........................................................... 1-3
1.1.4 SmartTrunk ........................................................................................ 1-4
1.1.5 Remote Monitoring (RMON) .............................................................. 1-4
1.1.6 Broadcast Suppression ...................................................................... 1-4
1.1.7 Port/VLAN Redirect Functions ........................................................... 1-4
1.1.8 Rate Limiting ...................................................................................... 1-5
1.1.9 GARP Switch Operation..................................................................... 1-5
1.1.10 Flow Control ....................................................................................... 1-6
1.1.11 802.1 Port Priority .............................................................................. 1-6
1.1.12 Management ...................................................................................... 1-6
1.1.13 Switching Options .............................................................................. 1-7
1.1.14 Distributed Chassis Management ...................................................... 1-7
1.1.15 Optional HSIMs and VHSIMs............................................................. 1-7
1.1.16 Standards Compatibility ..................................................................... 1-7
1.1.17 LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs ............................................................... 1-8
1.1.18 Year 2000 Compliance....................................................................... 1-8
1.2 Getting Help .................................................................................................... 1-8