iES20G/iES18G
Series User’s Manual
iS5 Communications Inc.
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The following table describes the labels for the iChain screen.
Label
Description
Enable
Enables the iChain function.
Uplink Port
Select the port (1 - 8) to be the Uplink Port.
Edge Port
Defines the port as an Edge Port. Only one Edge Port of the Edge
Switch needs to be defined. Other switches beside them just need to
have iChain enabled.
State
Status is Forwarding or Linkdown.
Typical iChain Application
5.1.7.3 i
Bridge
iBridge technology can be enabled allowing the addition of iS5Com switches into a network
constructed by another vendor’s proprietary ring technology. This allows the interoperability
between managed switches.
iBridge Interface
