Connecting Switches
Connecting Switches
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I am doing some planning for future conversion of our token ring network to fast ethernet. I have a question about switches in general.
Switches are normally connected together using the MDIX ports or by using a crossover cable between two regular ports.
Can the bandwidth of a link between two switches be increased by connecting more than one cable between switches, ie. use two crossover cables to connect the switches or on crossover in regular ports and one cable in the MDIX port? or does this just create massive confusion between the switches?
Thanks
Switches are normally connected together using the MDIX ports or by using a crossover cable between two regular ports.
Can the bandwidth of a link between two switches be increased by connecting more than one cable between switches, ie. use two crossover cables to connect the switches or on crossover in regular ports and one cable in the MDIX port? or does this just create massive confusion between the switches?
Thanks
RE: Connecting Switches
RE: Connecting Switches
RE: Connecting Switches
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/lan/cat5000/rel_5_2/config/spantree.htm
THis is about uplink fast which I think is more of what you are asking about.
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/lan/cat5000/rel_5_2/config/stp_enha.htm
Mike S
"Diplomacy; the art of saying 'nice doggie' till you can find a rock" Wynn Catlin
RE: Connecting Switches
RE: Connecting Switches
The LAN is connected to WAN which is have a main server to connect to internet.
RE: Connecting Switches
Mike S
"Diplomacy; the art of saying 'nice doggie' till you can find a rock" Wynn Catlin
RE: Connecting Switches
Select menu option (feature/trunk): detail
Select Trunk Index (1-2): 1
Unit 1 Trunk 1
Port Mode Status
Unit 1 Port 22 100 Full Active
Unit 1 Port 23 100 Full Active
Unit 1 Port 24 100 Full Active