Configuration Guidelines; Configuring Hot Links - Lenovo ThinkSystem NE2552E Application Manual

Configuration Guidelines

Configuring Hot Links

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The following configuration guidelines apply to Hot links:
 Only external ports can be configured as Hot Links.
 Hotlinks can be globally enabled if MSTP, RSTP, and PVRST are disabled on the
specified interfaces.
A port that is a member of the Master interface cannot be a member of the

Backup interface. A port that is a member of one Hot Links trigger cannot be a
member of another Hot Links trigger.
 An individual port that is configured as a Hot Link interface cannot be a
member of a LAG.
Use the following commands to configure Hot Links.
NE2552E(config)# hotlinks trigger 1 enable (Enable Hot Links Trigger 1)
NE2552E(config)# hotlinks trigger 1 master port EXT1 (Add port to Master inter‐
face)
NE2552E(config)# hotlinks trigger 1 backup port EXT2 (Add port to Backup inter‐
face)
NE2552E(config)# hotlinks enable
(Turn on Hot Links)
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