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3.2 Groups/trunks
Groups is a technology which offers the user to easily segment the network into several virtual networks
(VLANs). This menu allows the user to assign ports to one of the 20 embedded groups of the switch.
A group is a combination of ports and the user can assign as many ports to a group as they require.
The GigaCore range offers three types of groups:
Trunk 1 (ISL)
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This group is dedicated to the Inter Switch Link (Trunk). This is the name given to the interconnection
links between GigaCore switches in a network. The ISL links are meant to forward the group-based
packets for the default 20 pre-defined groups.
Custom Trunk:
The GigaCore 30i offers the user to create custom trunks.
Group 1 (Management)
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This group is dedicated to the management of the switch (web interface). You need to have at least one
port of the switch assigned to the management group in order to be able to reach the web interface. In
a star, ring or mesh network topology comprised of GigaCore switches, you need to have at least one
port on one of the switches set to this group in order to be able to reach the web interface of any of the
switches.
Group 2 onwards
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These are the generic groups to be used for any purpose such as sound, lighting, intercom, video....
The GigaCore 30i offers 20 pre-defined groups but if required, the user can add more groups in the Edit
groups section.
To assign ports to a group, please follow the following steps:
1. Select the group
you wish to assign ports to.
2. Select the ports
you wish to assign to the group. Selected ports will be highlighted.
3. Click Apply
to assign the ports to the group. The selected ports will now change to the colour of the
selected group.
PLEASE KEEP IN MIND, THE WEB INTERFACE OF A SWITCH CAN ONLY BE REACHED THROUGH A
PORT ASSIGNED TO THE MANAGEMENT GROUP (FROM THE SWITCH YOU ARE CONNECTED TO, OR
FROM ANOTHER SWITCH THROUGH AN ISL PORT). YOU NEED AT LEAST ONE PORT ASSIGNED TO
THE MANAGEMENT GROUP IN YOUR ENTIRE NETWORK TO REACH THE WEB INTERFACE OF ALL YOUR
GIGACORE SWITCHES.
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