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Features Description
IRF
Intelligent Resilient Framework (IRF) allows you to build an IRF, namely
a united device, by interconnecting multiple devices through IRF ports.
You can manage all the devices in the IRF by managing the united
device. This document describes:
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IRF Overview
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IRF Working Process
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Configuring IRF
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Logging In to an IRF
IPC
Inter-Process Communication (IPC) is a reliable communication
mechanism among different nodes. This document introduces the
operation for Enabling IPC Performance Statistics.
PoE
The Power over Ethernet (PoE) feature enables the power sourcing
equipment (PSE) to feed powered devices (PDs) from Ethernet ports
through twisted pair cables. This document describes:
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PoE overview
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Configuring the PoE Interface
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Configuring PoE power management
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Configuring the PoE monitoring function
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Online upgrading the PSE processing software
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Configuring a PD Disconnection Detection Mode
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Enabling the PSE to detect nonstandard PDs
Automatic Configuration
Automatic configuration enables a device to automatically obtain and
execute the configuration file when it starts up without loading the
configuration file. This document describes:
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Introduction to Automatic Configuration
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Typical Networking of Automatic Configuration
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How Automatic Configuration Works