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9E423-36 Module Specific Information

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The following information briefly explains each SmartTrunk Configuration Screen 
field.

Port # (Read-only)

Identifies the number of the port.

Port Name (Read-only)

These are the names assigned by Cabletron Systems for all bridging interfaces.

Connection (Toggle)

Enables the connection type for the interface:

•

 connections do not participate in SmartTrunking. All FNB, INB1, and 

INB2 interfaces must be designated as 

USER

 connections.

•

 is used for load sharing. At least two ports must be designated as 

NETWORK

 to do load sharing.

SmartTrunk State (Read-only)

Displays the current operating state of the port: 

None

The trunk is operating as a normal bridge port. 

Blocking

The port is load sharing, but in the blocked mode. While the 
module performs the function of determining if there is a 
network loop, data is temporarily blocked on new SmartTrunk 
ports and any port that becomes newly linked. 

SmartTrunking The port is load sharing with other Network designated ports of 

the same instance.

Instance (Read-only)

Identifies the ports that are grouped together to share traffic load (load sharing).

# STPorts (Read-only)

Identifies which ports are grouped (an instance).