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same link or used to support separate links. Mixed Mode is particularly
applicable to east and west links in an IP ring where alternate-path
protection is provided by an external RSTP switch.
Mixed Mode
Figure 7-14.
Transparent mode is used where 9500 MXC ring-wrapping provides the
protection mechanism.
Mixed mode is used where an external RSTP switch provides the protection
mechanism.
• Mode supports four separate LANs - each is held separate from the
VLAN
other. VLAN 1 is the same as for Mixed Mode, where dedicated transport
is provided for high priority Port 1 traffic. For Ports 2, 3 and 4, three
separate VLANs (VLANs 2, 3 and 4) are supported over C2, with internal
VLAN tagging of the packets ensuring correct end-to-end matching of
ports over the link. The two channels would normally be assigned on the
same link, but can be used to support separate links.
VLAN Mode
Figure 7-15.
5.
Basic Port Settings
: Click to enable or disable the required ports. A port must be
5.1 Enabled
enabled to allow traffic flow. This enabling/disabling function does not
affect the Port Up and Resolved status indications.
: Enter the port name or other relevant port data.
5.2 Name
5.3 Duplex - Speed
connection type and speed. The normal setting is Auto, where the auto
negotiation feature senses and sets the speed (10 or 100Base-T) and
connection for half or full duplex operation. The fixed options would be
used in instances where auto negotiation fails to provide the expected
:
: Click to view and select auto-detect or a specified
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