Configuration > Port Configuration
The Port Configuration window displays the port configuration and provides access to a window for modifying port configuration. Port configuration values are:
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Port |
Slot and port number for each port installed in the switch (for example, A1 means the first port in slot A). If the port is configured for trunking or port monitoring, the display appends one of the following labels to the port name: Trkx The port trunk, if any, to which this port belongs. For example, A1-Trk1 means that port A1 has been assigned to trunk 1. MP Port is configured as a monitor port (for example, B2-MP). |
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Port Type |
MAC layer type of the selected port. |
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Enabled |
Whether the port is enabled (the default) or disabled. |
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Config Mode |
The current state of the port. HDx means half-duplex operation. FDx means full-duplex operation. 10, 100, and 1000 (gigabit) refer to the bandwidth in use on the port (10Mbps, 100Mbps, or 1000Mbps). In Auto mode the port automatically selects the network speed and the data transfer operation (full- or half-duplex) between itself and the device to which it is connected. For Auto to successfully negotiate a connection, both devices must be running the Auto Negotiation protocol. In Auto mode for gigabit fiber optic ports, the port operates at 1000FDx and auto-negotiates flow control with the device connected to the port. Gigabit ports operate at full-duplex only. The Gigabit Stacking Transceiver operates only in Auto mode, and auto-negotiates flow control if flow control is enabled for the port. Auto-10 mode allows the port to negotiate between half-duplex and full-duplex and auto-negotiates flow control. HP recommends Auto-10 for links between 10/100 autosensing ports connected with Cat 3 cabling. Auto-100 mode uses 100Mbps and negotiates with the port at the other end for other port operation features. Auto-1000 mode uses 1000Mbps and negotiates with the port at the other end for other port operation features. |
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Flow Control |
Maximizes circuit efficiency by enabling negotiation of packet parameters with the device to which the port is connected. When disabled (the default), the port does not generate flow control packets and drops any flow control packets it receives. |
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Bcast Limit |
When enabled, the Broadcast Limit specifies the percentage of the theoretical maximum network bandwidth that can be used for broadcast and multicast traffic on the selected switch. Any broadcast or multicast traffic exceeding that limit will be dropped. Zero (0) means the feature is disabled. To enable or disable broadcast limiting, Telnet to the switch and use the CLI [no] broadcast-limit command at the global configuration level. On Series 2600/2600-PWR, 4100, 5300xl, and 6108 switches, the broadcast limit operates at the global configuration context level to set the broadcast limit for all ports on the switch.
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