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7.4
Ring/Network Coupling
RM Web
Release
6.0
07/2010
Note: For the coupling ports, select the following settings in the Basic
Settings:Port Configuration dialog:
– Port: on
– Automatic configuration (autonegotiation):
on for twisted-pair connections
– Manual configuration: 100 Mbit/s FDX, 1 Gbit/s FDX or 10 Gbit/s FDX
for glass fiber connections, depending on the port’s capabilities
Note: If you have configured VLANS, note the VLAN configuration of the
coupling and partner coupling ports.
In the Ring/Network Coupling configuration, select for the coupling and
partner coupling ports
– VLAN ID 1 and “Ingress Filtering” disabled in the port table and
– VLAN membership U in the static VLAN table.
Note: If you are operating the Ring Manager and two-Switch coupling
functions at the same time, there is the possibility of creating a loop.