Enterasys atx Betriebsanweisung

1-10

Introduction

Token ring networks often interconnect with source routing (SR) 
bridges. Although the source routing is a MAC layer feature, all 
packets must provide the correct source route information to the 
bridges in order to traverse the networks. To successfully and 
efficiently route network traffic in such environments, routers need 
to have the capability to explore and select routes, cache and age 
route information, and construct network packets with the proper 
route information. Support of IPX over source routing (IPX SR) 
enables the ATX LAN switch to achieve this capability and route 
IPX packets through SR bridges.

 

See section 3.11 IPX Routing Over 

Source Route Comands for additional information on source routing 
commands.

Event Logging is an ATX troubleshooting tool. It records selected 
classes of networking events then analyzes the log of events 
recorded to assist in diagnosing problems on the network. ATX 
Event Logging includes the following features:

 • Separate enabling flags for each event or class of events. The 

enabling flags are symbolic and are thus easily used in 
troubleshooting the network.

 • Continuous monitoring of events is supported.

 • Logging entries are easy to add and delete from the source code.

 • The framework is integrated with SNMP and easily fits into the 

anticipated fault/alarm restructuring.

See section 3.14 Event Logging Commands for additional 
information on Event Logging.

Virtual workgroups allow you the flexibility to control broadcasts 
in the network.  By reducing broadcasts throughout the network, it