GS910/XST Series 10 Gigabit Ehternet Unmanaged Switch Installation and User's Guide
Examples with
Loop Prevention
and Regular
Switches
In examples shown in Figure 13, the GS910/XST series switch and a
regular switch form links. When Loop Prevention is enabled, the
GS910/XST series switch sends Loop Prevention frames. When detecting
a loop, the switch blocks a port or ports except the port with the smallest
number.
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Figure 13. GS910/XST Series and Regular Switches for Loop Prevention -
In an example shown in Figure 14, the GS910/XST series switch and a
regular switch form a link. The regular switch is causing a loop. When
receiving a Loop Prevention frame, the GS910/XST series switch blocks
its port.
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Figure 14. GS910/XST Series and Regular Switch for Loop Prevention -
Case 1 and Case 2
Case 3
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