Classification Precedence Rules - Enterasys 1G58x-09 Configuration Manual

8.3.2.3

Classification Precedence Rules

NOTE: It is important that you have a comprehensive understanding of the precedence
concept before configuring the switch
the network operation.
When there are multiple classification rules assigned to a switch, the device must determine which
classification rule takes precedence according to classification precedence rules. The order of
precedence is predefined in the switch and cannot be changed.
Table 8-3 lists classifications and associated precedence levels.
NOTE: In
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Exact Match indicates a match of an explicitly defined address.
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Best Match indicates a match of an entire subnet, or range of addresses within a subnet.
Table 8-3 Classification Precedence
Classification Type(s)
Source MAC Address Best Match
Destination MAC Address Best Match
Source IP Address Exact Match / Source IPX Network Number
Source IP Address Best Match / Destination IPX Network Number
Destination IP Address Exact Match
Destination IP Address Best Match
IP Fragment
IPX Socket Source / UDP or TCP Source Port
IPX Socket Destination / UDP or TCP Destination Port
ICMP
IP TOS / IPX COS
IP Protocol Type / IPX Packet Type
,
Table 8-3 the following applies:
Matrix E1 Series (1G58x-09 and 1H582-xx) Configuration Guide
Policy Classification Configuration Command Set
Assigning Classification Rules to Policy Profiles
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as these rules can have a significant impact on
Precedence Level
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
8-15