PureStream PureLink VIP-NET-M28A Media Hub, User Manual

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VIP-NET-M28A Network Switch - USER MANUAL
VERSION 1.0
Configurations
O-Ring supports three ring topologies: Ring Master , Coupling Ring , and Dual Homing . You can configure
the settings in the interface below.
Label Description
Redundant Ring Check to enable O-Ring topology.
Ring Master
Only one ring master is allowed in a ring. However, if more than
one switches are set to enable Ring Master , the switch with
the lowest MAC address will be the active ring master and the
others will be backup masters.
1 st Ring Port The primary port when the switch is ring master
2 nd Ring Port The backup port when the switch is ring master
Coupling Ring Check to enable Coupling Ring . Coupling Ring can divide a
big ring into two smaller rings to avoid network topology
changes affecting all switches. It is a good method for
connecting two rings.
Coupling Port Ports for connecting multiple rings. A coupling ring needs four
switches to build an active and a backup link.
Links formed by the coupling ports will run in active/backup
mode.
Dual Homing Check to enable Dual Homing . When Dual Homing is
enabled, the ring will be connected to normal switches through
two RSTP links (ex: backbone Switch). The two links work in
active/backup mode, and connect each ring to the normal
switches in RSTP mode.
Apply Click to apply the configurations.