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(or IP address) is found, the multicast packet will not be forwarded to the
downstream any more.
 Note:
z If the queried IP address has a corresponding ARP entry, but the MAC address
entry corresponding to the IP address does not exist, the trace of the device fails.
z To trace a specific device using the tracemac command, make sure that all the
devices passed support the tracemac function.
z To trace a specific device in a management VLAN using the tracemac command,
make sure that all the devices passed are within the same management VLAN as
the device to be traced.
2.2 Cluster Configuration Tasks
Before configuring a cluster, you need to determine the roles and functions the
switches play. You also need to configure the related functions, preparing for the
communication between devices within the cluster.
Complete the following tasks to configure cluster:
Configuration task Remarks
Configuring the Management Device Required
Configuring Member Devices Required
Managing a Cluster through the Management Device Optional
Configuring the Enhanced Cluster Features Optional
2.2.1 Configuring the Management Device
I. Management device configuration tasks
Complete the following tasks to configure management device:
Task Remarks
Enabling NDP globally and on specific ports Required
Configuring NDP-related parameters Optional
Enabling NTDP globally and on a specific port Required
Configuring NTDP-related parameters Optional
Enabling the cluster function Required