What Is Link Dependency - Dell Networking N4000 Series Configuration Manual

Table 18-2. Port Characteristics (Continued)
Feature
Auto negotiation
Speed
Duplex mode
Maximum frame size
Flow control
Storm control
Port security
Protected port

What is Link Dependency?

The link dependency feature provides the ability to enable or disable one or
more ports based on the link state of one or more different ports. With link
dependency enabled on a port, the link state of that port is dependent on the
link state of another port. For example, if port A is dependent on port B and
the switch detects a link loss on port B, the switch automatically brings down
the link on port A. When the link is restored to port B, the switch
automatically restores the link to port A.
Description
Enables a port to advertise its transmission rate,
duplex mode and flow control abilities to its
partner.
Specifies the transmission rate for frames.
Specifies whether the interface supports
transmission between the switch and the
connected client in one direction at a time (half)
or both directions simultaneously (both).
Indicates the maximum frame size that can be
handled by the port.
This is a global setting that affects all ports. For
more information about this feature, see
"Configuring Port-Based Traffic Control" on
page 787.
For more information about this feature, see
"Configuring Port-Based Traffic Control" on
page 787.
For more information about this feature, see
"Configuring Port and System Security" on
page 503.
For more information about this feature, see
"Configuring Port-Based Traffic Control" on
page 787.
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