Configuring Hp Auto-Mdix - HP ProCurve 6400cl Series Management And Configuration Manual

For example, the following command enables broadcast limiting on all ports
on the switch:
HPswitch(config)# broadcast-limit

Configuring HP Auto-MDIX

Copper ports on the switch can automatically detect the type of cable config­
uration (MDI or MDI-X) on a connected device and adjust to operate appro­
priately.
This means you can use a "straight-through" twisted-pair cable or a "cross-
over" twisted-pair cable for any of the connections—the port makes the
necessary adjustments to accommodate either one for correct operation. The
following port types on your switch support the IEEE 802.3ab standard, which
includes the "Auto MDI/MDI-X" feature:
Series 5300xl Switches
10/100-TX xl module ports
100/1000-T xl module ports
10/100/1000-T xl module ports
(MDI/MDI-X does not apply to the optional 10-gigabit ports on the Series
3400cl switches or the 10-gigabit ports on the Series 6400cl switches.)
Using the above ports:
■ If you connect a copper port using a straight-through cable on a Series
5300xl or Series 3400cl switch to a port on another switch or hub that uses
MDI-X ports, the 5300xl or 3400cl switch port automatically operates as
an MDI port.
If you connect a copper port using a straight-through cable on a Series
■
5300xl or Series 3400cl switch to a port on an end node, such as a server
or PC, that uses MDI ports, the 5300xl or 3400cl switch port automatically
operates as an MDI-X port.
HP Auto-MDIX was developed for auto-negotiating devices, and was shared
with the IEEE for the development of the IEEE 802.3ab standard. HP Auto-
MDIX and the IEEE 802.3ab Auto MDI/MID-X feature are completely compat­
ible. Additionally, HP Auto-MDIX supports operation in forced speed and
duplex modes.
If you want more information on this subject please refer to the IEEE 802.3ab
Standard Reference.
Port Status and Basic Configuration
Viewing Port Status and Configuring Port Parameters
Series 3400cl Switches
10/100/1000-T ports
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