Switch Meshing 
Operating Notes for Switch Meshing 
switches detects a duplicate MAC address entering the mesh through 
separate switches, the 1600M/2400M/2424M/4000M/8000M switch will not 
be allowed into the switch mesh. 
■  Rate-Limiting Not Recommended on Meshed Ports: Rate-Limiting 
can reduce the efficiency of paths through a mesh domain. 
(See also “Operating Rules” on page 7-5.) 
For additional information on troubleshooting meshing problems, refer to 
“Using a Heterogeneous Switch Mesh” on page 7-8 and "Mesh-Related Prob-
lems" in appendix C, "Troubleshooting" of the Management and Configuration 
Guide for your switch. 
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