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Web Agent Procedure

To configure a port on a 10-Gigabit module by using the Web Agent:

  1. In the navigation pane, expand the Modules & Ports folder.
  2. Select Configuration.

    3. The Module Information Web page is displayed in the content pane (Figure�66).

Figure�66:�Module Information Web Page


  1. In the Ports column for the 10-Gigabit module that you want to configure, select the port.

    2. The Physical Port Configuration Web page for that module is displayed. See Figure�67.

Figure�67:�Physical Port Configuration Web Page for the 10-Gigabit Module


  1. In the Enable column, select the check box to enable the port.
  2. Click APPLY to save your settings, or CANCEL to restore previous settings.
  3. In the Name column, select the port name.
  4. The Detailed Physical Port Configuration Web page is displayed (Figure�68).

Figure�68:�Detailed Physical Port Configuration Web Page for the 10-Gigabit Module


  1. In the Name field, enter a port name, or you can use the default name.
  2. In the Category field, select one of the following options:
  3. In the Flow Control Mode field, select one of the following options:

    4. Enable - Sets the port to both send and receive pause signals. This setting prevents buffer overflows on both local and remote port.

    Disable - Sets the port to neither send or receive pause signals. Use this setting when flow control is causing congestion in other areas of the network.

    Enable (Send Only) - Sets the port to only send pause signals. This setting prevents buffer overflows on the local port, but not on the remote port.

    Enable (Receive Only) - Sets the port to only receive and respond to pause signals. This setting prevents buffer overflows on the remote port, but not on the local port.

  4. Click APPLY to save your changes, or CANCEL to restore previous settings.

Table�46:�Detailed Physical Port Parameters for 10-Gigabit Ports �
Parameter
Description
Name
A name for this port. For example, you could enter a drop connection name or the name of the station or other device that is connected to the port.
Category
  • The User Port option is intended for connections to end-user nodes.

    • If you select this option, the switch generates only log messages for the port. It does not generate alarm messages (SNMP traps). This setting prevents the network management station (trap receiver) from being overwhelmed by port status messages that result from users turning workstations on and off.

    If you want to prevent the switch from generating SNMP trap messages for the 10-Gigabit port, select this option.

  • The Service Port option is intended for connections to servers or other switches. Since the 10-Gigabit module is connected only to other switches, this option is the default setting.

    • If you select this option, the switch generates both log messages and alarm messages (SNMP traps) for the 10-Gigabit port.

Flow Control Mode
This field determines if the port uses IEEE 802.3z pause control. The pause mechanism allows the port to stop a sending station from sending more packets if the buffers of the receiving port are full. Flow control helps prevent lost or dropped packets.
This feature is recommended for use primarily on end station connections. Using this feature on trunk ports can cause unnecessary congestion on the network.
Select one of the following options:
Enable - Sets the port to both send and receive pause signals. This setting prevents buffer overflows on both local and remote port.
Disable - Sets the port to neither send or receive pause signals. Use this setting when flow control is causing congestion in other areas of the network.
Enable (Send Only) - Sets the port to only send pause signals. This setting prevents buffer overflows on the local port, but not on the remote port.
Enable (Receive Only) - Sets the port to only receive and respond to pause signals from the remote port. This setting prevents buffer overflows on the remote port, but not on the local port.
Auto Negotiation Mode
Auto-Negotiation is not supported on the 10-Gigabit module. The IEEE 802.3ae standard refers to but does not specify an autonegotiation function. 10-Gigabit devices should all operate at 10Gigabits/sec in Full Duplex mode.
Remote Fault Detect
Remote fault detection is not supported on the 10-Gigabit module. The 802.3ae standard provides for automatic detection of link failure. This setting is set to Disable and cannot be changed.


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