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QoS mechanisms:
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Weighted random early detection (WRED)
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Traffic prioritization based on 802.1p and Diffserv (TOS)
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Virtual Output Queuing (VOQ) architecture eliminates head of line
blocking issues within the queuing system
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Class of Service (CoS) sets 802.1p priority tag based on source port
Diffserv or 802.1p
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Guaranteed minimum bandwidths per port/per queue allows traffic
to receive guaranteed minimum bandwidth during times of
congestion
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Port mirroring to monitor traffic from specific ports
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Port trunking for higher switch-to-switch throughput and link-level
redundancy, with support for standards-based link aggregation (802.3ad)
802.1s Multi Instance Spanning Tree Protocol to eliminate network loops
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802.1Q-compliant VLANs to divide the attached end nodes into logical
groupings to suit your business needs
Layer 3 routing functionality:
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I P static routes
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Routing Internet Protocol (RIP) V1 and V2
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Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
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Support for equal cost multipath (ECMP)
Other advanced features to enhance network performance, security, and
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control. For more information, refer to the Management and
Configuration Guide on the documentation CD-ROM shipped with your
switch.
Introducing the ProCurve Series 8100fl Switch
ProCurve Switch 8100fl Features
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