D-Link xStack DGS-3426, User Manual

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The user may configure the following parameters:
Parameter Description
Instance ID Displays the MSTI ID of the instance being configured. An entry of 0 in this field denotes the
CIST (default MSTI).
Internal Cost
(0=Auto) This parameter is set to represent the relative cost of forwarding packets to specified ports
when an interface is selected within a STP instance. The default setting is 0 (auto). There
are two options:
0 (auto)
- Selecting this parameter for the
internalCost
will set quickest route automatically
and optimally for an interface. The default value is derived from the media speed of the
interface.
value 1-200000000
- Selecting this parameter with a value in the range of 1-200000000 will
set the quickest route when a loop occurs. A lower Internal cost represents a quicker
transmission.
Priority Enter a value between
0
and
240
to set the priority for the port interface. A higher priority will
designate the interface to forward packets first. A lower number denotes a higher priority.
Click Apply to implement changes made.