Fore Systems ES-2810 - Changing the Flow Control; Changing the Default Forwarding Mode; Enable Forward Learn Packets Mode

FORE Systems ES-2810 Ethernet Switch User's Manual
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Standard Configuration
Standard
Configuration
3.13.2 Changing the Flow Control
Flow control prevents the loss of frames during busy periods. Note that the individual port
settings overrule the default setting. To change the default flow mechanism on all ports:
1. Select Device Setup or Stack Setup.
2. Click Switching.
3. Click Default Flow Control.
4. Click Enabled or Disabled.
5. Click OK.
3.13.3 Changing the Default Forwarding Mode
To change the forwarding mode to be used on all ports:
1. Select Device Setup or Stack Setup.
2. Click Switching.
3. Click Default Switch Forwarding Mode.
4. Click the default forwarding mode you want.
5. Click OK.
3.13.4 Enable Forward Learn Packets Mode
When this mode is enabled, all packets are forwarded. However, if there is not enough mem-
ory in the switch, due to heavy load, the packet is discarded. When this mode is disabled, only
“IPX Get server” request packets are forwarded. To enable or disable this mode:
1. Select Device Setup or Stack Setup.
2. Click Switching.
3. Check the box to enable this mode.
4. Click OK.