DELL N3000 User Manual
Configuring Port Characteristics
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What is Link Dependency?
The link dependency feature provides the ability to enable or disable one or
more ports based on the link state of one or more different ports. With link
dependency enabled on a port, the link state of that port is dependent on the
link state of another port. For example, if port A is dependent on port B and
the switch detects a link loss on port B, the switch automatically brings down
the link on port A. When the link is restored to port B, the switch
automatically restores the link to port A.
Auto negotiation
Enables a port to advertise its transmission rate,
duplex mode and flow control abilities to its
partner.
Speed
Specifies the transmission rate for frames.
Duplex mode
Specifies whether the interface supports
transmission between the switch and the
connected client in one direction at a time (half)
or both directions simultaneously (both).
Maximum frame size
Indicates the maximum frame size that can be
handled by the port.
Flow control
This is a global setting that affects all ports. For
more information about this feature, see
Storm control
For more information about this feature, see
Port security
For more information about this feature, see
Protected port
For more information about this feature, see
Table 18-2. Port Characteristics (Continued)
Feature
Description