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Configuring Flex Links and the MAC
Address-Table Move Update Feature
This chapter describes how to configure Flex Links, a pair of interfaces on the Catalyst 3750-E
or 3560-E switch that provide a mutual backup. It also describes how to configure the MAC
address-table move update feature, also referred to as the Flex Links bidirectional fast convergence
feature. Unless otherwise noted, the term
switch
refers to a Catalyst 3750-E or 3560-E standalone switch
and to a Catalyst 3750-E switch stack.
Note
For complete syntax and usage information for the commands used in this chapter, see the command
reference for this release.
The chapter consists of these sections:
•
Understanding Flex Links and the MAC Address-Table Move Update, page 21-1
•
Configuring Flex Links and MAC Address-Table Move Update, page 21-7
•
Monitoring Flex Links and the MAC Address-Table Move Update, page 21-14
Understanding Flex Links and the MAC Address-Table Move
Update
This section contains this information:
•
•
VLAN Flex Link Load Balancing and Support, page 21-2
•
Flex Link Multicast Fast Convergence, page 21-3
•
MAC Address-Table Move Update, page 21-6
Flex Links
Flex Links are a pair of a Layer 2 interfaces (switch ports or port channels) where one interface is
configured to act as a backup to the other. The feature provides an alternative solution to the Spanning
Tree Protocol (STP). Users can disable STP and still retain basic link redundancy. Flex Links are
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