Using The Intel® Netstructure; Overview - Intel 470F - NetStructure Switch User Manual

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Using the Intel
NetStructure
and 470F Switches

Overview

Chapter 2 is designed to provide an overview for using the Intel
NetStructure™ 470T and 470F Switches within a network. This chapter
covers switching features like flow control and spanning tree, and includes a
discussion of the more advanced features such as link aggregation and the
types of VLANs available on the switch.
If you are already familiar with switching technology you can skip ahead to
a particular section within the chapter. Here is a basic overview of the
chapter and the pages where you can find a particular topic:
• Sample Configuration page 8
• Flow Control page 9
• Spanning Tree Protocol page 9
• Tagged Frames page 10
• Priority Packet page 10
• Link Aggregation page 11
• Virtual LANs page 12
• GVRP page 15
• IGMP Snooping page 16
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