- About This Document
Ethernet Switching
MAC Address Table Configuration
- Overview of MAC Addresses
Understanding MAC Address Tables
- Application Scenarios for MAC Address Tables
- Summary of MAC Address Table Configuration Tasks
- Licensing Requirements and Limitations for MAC Address Tables
- Default Settings for MAC Address Tables
Configuring MAC Address Tables
Configuring MAC Address Anti-flapping
- Configuring MAC Address Flapping Detection
- Configuring the Switch to Discard Packets That Do Not Match Any MAC Address Entry
- Enabling MAC Address-triggered ARP Entry Update
- Enabling Port Bridge
- Configuring Traffic Distribution Based on Forwarding Groups
Maintaining MAC Address Tables
Configuration Examples for MAC Address Tables
Troubleshooting MAC Address Tables
Link Aggregation Configuration
- Overview of Link Aggregation
Understanding Link Aggregation
Application Scenarios for Link Aggregation
- Summary of Link Aggregation Configuration Tasks
- Licensing Requirements and Limitations for Ethernet Link Aggregation
- Default Settings for Link Aggregation
Configuring Link Aggregation in Manual Load Balancing Mode
- (Optional) Setting the Number of LAGs
- Creating a LAG
- Setting the Link Aggregation Mode to Manual Load Balancing
- Adding Member Interfaces to an Eth-Trunk
- (Optional) Setting the Lower Threshold for the Number of Active Interfaces
- (Optional) Configuring the Weight of Load Balancing for a Member Interface
- (Optional) Configuring a Load Balancing Mode (CE12800)
- (Optional) Configuring a Load Balancing Mode (CE12800E)
- (Optional) Configuring an Eth-Trunk Load Balancing Mode for PPPoE Packets
- Verifying the Link Aggregation Configuration
Configuring Link Aggregation in LACP Mode
- (Optional) Setting the Number of LAGs
- Creating a LAG
- Setting the Link Aggregation Mode to LACP
- Adding Member Interfaces to an Eth-Trunk
- (Optional) Setting the Upper and Lower Thresholds for the Number of Active Interfaces
- (Optional) Configuring the Weight of Load Balancing for a Member Interface
- (Optional) Configuring a Load Balancing Mode (CE12800)
- (Optional) Configuring a Load Balancing Mode (CE12800E)
- (Optional) Configuring an Eth-Trunk Load Balancing Mode for PPPoE Packets
- (Optional) Setting the LACP System Priority
- (Optional) Setting the LACP Interface Priority
- (Optional) Setting the LACP System ID and MAC Address in Layer 3 Mode
- (Optional) Configuring LACP Preemption
- (Optional) Setting the Timeout Interval for Receiving LACPDUs
- (Optional) Configuring an Eth-Trunk Member Interface in Force Up State
- (Optional) Enabling State Flapping Suppression on an Eth-Trunk
- Verifying the Link Aggregation Configuration
- Configuring Preferential Forwarding of Local Traffic on an Eth-Trunk in a Stack
- Creating an Eth-Trunk Layer 3 Sub-interface
Maintaining Link Aggregation
Configuration Examples for Link Aggregation
- Example for Configuring Link Aggregation in Manual Load Balancing Mode
- Example for Configuring Link Aggregation in LACP Mode
- Example for Configuring an Eth-Trunk to Work in Dynamic LACP Mode
- Example for Configuring an Inter-Chassis Eth-Trunk to Preferentially Forward Traffic Through Local Member Interfaces
- Example for Configuring Eth-Trunk Load Balancing
- Example for Configuring Inter-device Link Aggregation in LACP Mode (Standalone Device)
Troubleshooting Link Aggregation
M-LAG Configuration
- Overview of M-LAG
Understanding M-LAG
- Application Scenarios for M-LAG
- Summary of M-LAG Configuration Tasks
- Licensing Requirements and Limitations for M-LAG
Configuring M-LAG Through the Root Bridge
- Configuring the Root Bridge and Bridge ID
- Configuring a DFS Group
- Configuring M-LAG Consistency Check
- Configuring an Interface as a Peer-link Interface
- Configuring an M-LAG Member Interface
- (Optional) Configuring the Dual-Active Gateway
- (Optional) Configuring the Interface Status When the Peer-Link Fails
- (Optional) Enabling Enhanced M-LAG Layer 3 Forwarding
- Verifying the Configuration of M-LAG Configured Through the Root Bridge
Configuring M-LAG Through V-STP (Recommended)
- Configuring V-STP
- Configuring a DFS Group
- (Optional) Configuring STP Multi-Process
- Configuring M-LAG Consistency Check
- Configuring an Interface as a Peer-link Interface
- Configuring an M-LAG Member Interface
- (Optional) Configuring the Dual-Active Gateway
- (Optional) Configuring the Interface Status When the Peer-Link Fails
- (Optional) Enabling Enhanced M-LAG Layer 3 Forwarding
- Verifying the Configuration of M-LAG Configured Through V-STP
Maintaining M-LAG
Configuration Examples for M-LAG
- M-LAG Technical Topics
VLAN Configuration
- Overview of VLANs
Understanding VLANs
Application Scenarios for VLANs
- Summary of VLAN Configuration Tasks
- Licensing Requirements and Limitations for VLANs
- Default Settings for VLANs
Assigning a LAN to VLANs
Configuring Inter-VLAN Communication
Configuring VLAN Aggregation to Save IP Addresses
Configuring MUX VLAN
- Configuring an mVLAN to Implement Integrated Management
- Configuring Transparent Transmission of Protocol Packets in a VLAN to Improve Forwarding Efficiency
- Configuring an Interface to Discard Incoming Tagged Packets
- Configuring a Hash Mode of the VLAN-XLATE Table
- Configuring the VLAN Traffic Forwarding Optimization Function
Maintaining VLANs
Configuration Examples for VLANs
- Example for Assigning VLANs Based on Ports
- Example for Assigning VLANs Based on MAC Addresses
- Example for Assigning VLANs Based on IP Subnets
- Example for Implementing Inter-VLAN Communication Using VLANIF Interfaces
- Example for Configuring a Dot1q Termination Layer 3 Sub-interface to Implement Communication Across a Layer 3 Network
- Example for Configuring VLAN Aggregation
- Example for Configuring the MUX VLAN on the Access Layer Device
- Example for Configuring the MUX VLAN on the Aggregation Device
- Example for Configuring Transparent Transmission of Protocol Packets in a VLAN
Troubleshooting VLANs
QinQ Configuration
VLAN Mapping Configuration
GVRP Configuration
STP/RSTP Configuration
- Overview of STP/RSTP
Understanding STP/RSTP
- Application Scenarios for STP/RSTP
- Summary of STP/RSTP Configuration Tasks
- Licensing Requirements and Limitations for STP/RSTP
- Default Settings for STP/RSTP
Configuring STP/RSTP
Configuring STP Parameters That Affect the STP Convergence Speed
Setting RSTP Parameters That Affect RSTP Convergence
- Setting the RSTP Network Diameter
- Setting the RSTP Timeout Interval
- Setting RSTP Timers
- Configuring the Maximum Number of Connections in an Eth-Trunk that Affects Spanning Tree Calculation
- Configuring the Link Type for a Port
- Configuring the Maximum Transmission Rate of an Interface
- Switching to the RSTP Mode
- Configuring Edge Ports and BPDU Filter Ports
- Verifying the STP/RSTP Configuration
Configuring RSTP Protection Functions
- Configuring Interoperability Between Huawei and Non-Huawei Devices
Maintaining STP/RSTP
Configuration Examples for STP/RSTP
MSTP Configuration
- Overview of MSTP
Understanding MSTP
- Application Scenarios for MSTP
- Summary of MSTP Configuration Tasks
- Licensing Requirements and Limitations for MSTP
- Default Settings for MSTP
Configuring Basic MSTP Functions
- Configuring the MSTP Mode
- Configuring an MST Region
- (Optional) Configuring the Root Bridge and Secondary Root Bridge
- (Optional) Configuring a Priority for a Switching Device in an MSTI
- (Optional) Configuring a Path Cost of a Port in an MSTI
- (Optional) Configuring a Port Priority in an MSTI
- Enabling MSTP
- Verifying the Basic MSTP Configuration
Configuring MSTP Multi-Process
- Creating an MSTP Process
- Adding an Interface to an MSTP Process
- (Optional) Configuring the Root Bridge and Secondary Root Bridge
- (Optional) Configuring a Priority for a Switching Device in an MSTI
- (Optional) Configuring a Path Cost of a Port in an MSTI
- (Optional) Configuring a Port Priority in an MSTI
- Configuring TC Notification in MSTP Multi-process
- Enabling MSTP
- Verifying the MSTP Multi-Process Configuration
Configuring MSTP Parameters on an Interface
- Setting the MSTP Network Diameter
- Setting the MSTP Timeout Interval
- Setting the Values of MSTP Timers
- Configuring the Maximum Number of Connections in an Eth-Trunk that Affects Spanning Tree Calculation
- Setting the Link Type of a Port
- Setting the Maximum Transmission Rate of an Interface
- Changing to the MSTP Mode
- Configuring a Port as an Edge Port and BPDU Filter Port
- Setting the Maximum Number of Hops in an MST Region
- Verifying the Configuration of MSTP Parameters on an Interface
Configuring MSTP Protection Functions
Configuring MSTP Interoperation Between Huawei Devices and Non-Huawei Devices
Maintaining MSTP
Configuration Examples for MSTP
VBST Configuration
- Overview of VBST
- Understanding VBST
- Application Scenarios for VBST
- Summary of VBST Configuration Tasks
- Licensing Requirements and Limitations for VBST
- Default Settings for VBST
Configuring Basic VBST Functions
- (Optional) Configuring the Root Bridge and Secondary Root Bridge
- (Optional) Setting the Device Priority
- (Optional) Setting the Path Cost for a Port
- (Optional) Configuring Port Priorities
- (Optional) Manually Configuring the Mapping Between MSTIs and VLANs
- Enabling VBST
- Verifying the Configuration of Basic VBST Functions
Setting VBST Parameters That Affect VBST Convergence
- Setting the Network Diameter
- Setting Values of VBST Timers
- Setting the VBST Timeout Interval
- Setting the Link Type of a Port
- Setting the Maximum Transmission Rate of a Port
- Configuring a Port as an Edge Port and BPDU Filter Port
- Setting the Maximum Number of Hops of VBST
- Verifying the Configuration of VBST Parameters That Affect VBST Convergence
Configuring Protection Functions of VBST
- Setting Parameters for Interworking Between a Huawei Datacom Device and a Non-Huawei Device
Maintaining VBST
Configuration Examples for VBST
ERPS (G.8032) Configuration
Loopback Detection Configuration
Layer 2 Protocol Tunneling Configuration
- Overview of Layer 2 Protocol Tunneling
- Understanding Layer 2 Protocol Tunneling
- Application Scenarios for Layer 2 Protocol Tunneling
- Summary of Layer 2 Protocol Tunneling Configuration Tasks
- Licensing Requirements and Limitations for Layer 2 Protocol Tunneling
Configuring Interface-based Layer 2 Protocol Tunneling
Configuring VLAN-based Layer 2 Protocol Tunneling
Configuring Basic QinQ-based Layer 2 Protocol Tunneling
- Configuring the Device to Transparently Transmit BPDUs
Maintaining Layer 2 Protocol Tunneling
Configuration Examples for Layer 2 Protocol Tunneling