9M426-02 Module Specific Information
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SmartTrunk Configuration Screen Fields
The following information brießy explains each SmartTrunk ConÞguration Screen
Þeld.
Port # (Read-only)
Lists each MIB II interface number capable of SmartTrunking on the selected
module. If the number of listed ports is more than twelve, then additional ports
are listed on subsequent screens.
Port Name (Read-only)
Displays the names (assigned by Cabletron Systems) to each listed port.
Connection (Selectable)
Contains the connection type for each listed port (either USER or NETWORK).
USER connections do not participate in SmartTrunking. Only NETWORK
connections participate in SmartTrunking. At least two ports (redundantly
connected to the same remote device or network) must be designated as
NETWORK connections to participate in SmartTrunking. To change a portÕs
connection type, press the Space Bar once. The desired value appears in the Þeld.
SmartTrunk State (Read-only)
Displays the current operating state of each listed port. The possible states
include:
NONE The port is operating as a normal bridge port.
BLOCKING The port is load sharing, but in the blocked mode. A port
may be properly conÞgured for trunking but may be
blocked. If a path not involved with trunking between the
two chassis yields more bandwidth than the aggregate of
the trunking ports, the trunking ports will be placed in
blocking mode. The non-trunked, higher-bandwidth
connection will be used.
SMARTTRUNKING The port is load sharing with other Network designated
ports of the same instance.
Instance (Read-only)
Displays the ports associated with each redundant loop. A module can have
multiple instances.
#STPorts (Read-only)
Displays the total number of load sharing ports in the redundant loop.