Chapter 1: Introduction
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DLE28-MA User’s Guide
1.2.4
Port Redirect Function
The port redirect function, also referred to as “Port Mirroring,” is a
troubleshooting tool used to map traffic from a single source port or
multiple source ports to a destination port(s) within the chassis. This
feature functions at the bit level, which allows all packets, including those
with errors, to be copied and sent to an analyzer or RMON probe. The
analyzer or RMON probe will see the data as if it is directly connected to
the LAN segment of the source port(s).
1.2.5
SmartTrunk
The SmartTrunk feature allows the user to set a group of DLE28-MA
interfaces, so they can share the traffic load and effectively increase the
bandwidth between connected DLE28-MAs or other devices supporting
the SmartTrunk feature. For example, Ports 25 and 26 of the DLE28-MA
could be grouped to provide a 200 Mbps uplink in standard operation and
a 400 Mbps uplink if set to operate in full duplex mode.
1.2.6
Additional Local Management Functions
Local Management also allows the following tasks to be performed:
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Manage any module installed in the DLM6C-AA via a single terminal
connection.
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Assign an IP address and subnet mask to the DLE28-MA module and
DLM6C-AA chassis.
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Select a default gateway.
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Control local and remote access.
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Designate workstations to receive SNMP traps from the DLE28-MA
module and DLM6C-AA chassis.
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Configure module specific SNMP MIB objects including the IETF
Bridge MIB objects.
Refer to the list of supported features in the release notes to
determine if SmartTrunk is supported.
