Assigning A Classification To A Pid - Enterasys 2H25x User Manual

6.7.4

Assigning a Classification to a PID

NOTE: It is strongly recommended that you read
concerning classification before configuring the SmartSwitch device. Incorrect
configuration will affect network operation.
To add a Classification Rule, proceed as follows:
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the PID (priority identification) field.
2. Type in the appropriate priority (0 through 7), where 0 is the lowest priority and 7 is the highest
priority. Press ENTER.
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Classification field.
4. Press the SPACE bar to step to the appropriate Classification.
subclassification associated with each Classification (examples of classifications: Ethernet II
Type, 802.3 SAP, IP TOS, IP Protocol Type, etc.).
5. Use the arrow keys to highlight the subclassification field to the immediate right of the
Classification field. The name of the field changes depending on the selected Classification, as
shown in Table 6-8
of Service, IP Protocol Type, etc.).
6. Press the SPACE bar to step to the appropriate protocol. In some cases, there is only one
selection and a value needs to be entered. This is indicated by bold zeros.
possible selections associated with each subclassification (examples: IPX, AppleTalk,
NetBIOS, Banyan Vines, 000.000.000.000, 0x00000000, etc.).
7. In some cases, a selection in the subclassification field requires a value to be entered in a third
field to the right of the subclassification field. If so, use the arrow keys to highlight that third
field and type in the appropriate value. Otherwise, go to
8. Use the arrow keys to highlight the ADD command field.
9. Press ENTER to save the PID and Classification settings. After a brief delay, the Classification
Rule (PID, Classification, and Description) displays in the top half of the screen.
NOTE: After creating a classification rule you must assign it to the appropriate ports
using the Protocol Port Configuration screen described in
(examples of subclassification: Ethernet II Type, SSAP/DSAP (803.2), Type
Priority Classification Configuration Screen
Section 6.7.1 for more information
Table 6-8
step 8.
Section
802.1 Configuration Menu Screens
lists the
Table 6-8 lists the
6.8.
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