Foundry Networks FESX User Manual

Foundry Configuration Guide for the FESX, FSX, and FWSX
4 - 2 © Foundry Networks, Inc. December 2005
About Port Regions
Ports on the X-Series devices are grouped into regions. For a few features, you will need to know the region to
which a port belongs. However, for most features, a port’s region does not affect configuration or operation of the
feature.
NOTE: Port regions do not apply to trunk group configurations on the X-Series devices. However, port
regions do apply to port monitoring and unknown unicast configurations.
FastIron Edge Switch X424 and X424HF, and FastIron Workgroup Switch X424:
• Ports 1 – 12
• Ports 13 – 24
•Port 25
•Port 26
FastIron Edge Switch X448 and FastIron Workgroup Switch X448:
• Ports 1 – 12
• Ports 13 – 24
• Port 25 – 36
• Port 37 – 48
•Port 49
•Port 50
FastIron SuperX:
• Management Module:
• Ports 1 – 12
• 24-port Gigabit Ethernet Copper Interface Module
• Ports 1 – 12
• Ports 13 – 24
• 24-port Gigabit Ethernet Fiber Interface Module:
• Ports 1 – 12
• Ports 13 – 24
• 2-port 10-Gigabit Ethernet Fiber Interface Module
•Port 1
•Port 2
Enabling or Disabling the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
STP (IEEE 802.1d bridge protocol) is supported on all Foundry devices. STP detects and eliminates logical loops
in the network. STP also ensures that the least cost path is taken when multiple paths exist between ports or
VLANs. If the selected path fails, STP searches for and then establishes an alternate path to prevent or limit
retransmission of data.
NOTE: This section provides instructions for enabling and disabling STP. For configuration procedures and
information about Foundry’s IronClad STP, see the chapter “Configuring Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and
IronSpan Features” on page 7-1 in this guide.

Foundry Networks FESX Specifications

General

Brand	Foundry Networks
Model	FESX
Category	Switch
Language	English