Software Features Explained 21
Software Features 
Explained
Stack Management
Units in the Switch 1100/3300 family can be interconnected so that they 
form a stack, that is, a group of devices that are managed as a single 
device.
Stackability is not supported by the Switch 610/630 units.
You can interconnect these Switch units together in two ways:
■
The matrix port on the rear of each Switch allows you to connect two 
Switch units back-to-back. For this you need a Matrix Cable (part 
number 3C16965).
■
The Expansion Module slot at the rear of each Switch allows you to 
install a Matrix Module (part number 3C16960). The Matrix Module 
provides four ports and allows you to interconnect up to four units 
using Matrix Cables.
For information about stacking Switch units, refer to Chapter 2 of the 
relevant Switch User Guide.
Forwarding Modes
Units in the Switch 3300/630 family support Store and Forward packet 
forwarding mode. In this mode, received packets are buffered entirely 
before they are forwarded, which ensures that only good packets are 
forwarded to their destination.
Spanning Tree 
Protocol
Supported Supported
RMON
Seven groups supported: 
Statistics, History, Alarms, 
Hosts, Hosts Top N, Matrix, 
Events
Seven groups supported: 
Statistics, History, Alarms, 
Hosts, Hosts Top N, Matrix, 
Events
Roving Analysis
Supported Supported
Management 
Web interface, command line 
interface, and SNMP 
supported
Web interface, command line 
interface, and SNMP 
supported
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Software features
Feature Switch 1100/610 Family Switch 3300 /630 Family