Nortel Networks 10BASE-T Manual Do Utilizador
Introduction to the BayStack 410-24T Switch
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Before Configuring Trunks
When you create and enable a trunk, the trunk members (switch ports) take on
certain settings necessary for correct operation of the MultiLink Trunking feature.
These settings, along with specific configuration rules, must be considered before
configuring your MultiLink Trunk.
certain settings necessary for correct operation of the MultiLink Trunking feature.
These settings, along with specific configuration rules, must be considered before
configuring your MultiLink Trunk.
Before configuring any MultiLink Trunk:
1.
Read the configuration rules provided in the next section,
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2.
Determine which switch ports (up to four) are to become trunk members
(the specific ports making up the trunk):
(the specific ports making up the trunk):
a.
A minimum of two ports are required for each trunk.
b.
Ensure that the chosen switch ports are set to Enabled, using the Port
Configuration screen (see “
Configuration screen (see “
) or
through network management.
c.
Trunk member ports must have the same VLAN configuration.
3.
All network cabling should be complete and stable before configuring any
trunks, to avoid configuration errors.
trunks, to avoid configuration errors.
4.
Consider how the existing spanning tree will react to the new trunk
configuration (see “
configuration (see “
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5.
Consider how existing VLANs will be affected by the addition of a trunk.
6.
After completing the preceding steps, see “
” on
for screen examples and field descriptions
that will help you configure your MultiLink Trunks.
MultiLink Trunking Configuration Rules
The MultiLink Trunking feature is deterministic; that is, it operates according to
specific configuration rules. When creating trunks, consider the following rules
that determine how the MultiLink Trunk reacts in any network topology:
specific configuration rules. When creating trunks, consider the following rules
that determine how the MultiLink Trunk reacts in any network topology:
•
Any port that participates in MultiLink Trunking must be an active port (set to
Enabled via the Port Configuration screen or through network management).
Enabled via the Port Configuration screen or through network management).