Dell PowerEdge M420 Configuration Manual page 492

Table 18-1. Port Characteristics (Continued)
Feature
Auto negotiation
Speed
Duplex mode
Maximum frame size
Flow control
Storm control
Port security
Protected port
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Configuring Port Characteristics
Description
Enables a port to advertise its transmission rate,
duplex mode and flow control abilities to its
partner.
Specifies the transmission rate for frames.
Specifies whether the interface supports
transmission between the switch and the
connected client in one direction at a time (half)
or both directions simultaneously (both).
Indicates the maximum frame size that can be
handled by the port.
This is a global setting that affects all ports. For
more information about this feature, see
"Configuring Port-Based Traffic Control" on
page 691.
For more information about this feature, see
"Configuring Port-Based Traffic Control" on
page 691.
For more information about this feature, see
"Configuring 802.1X and Port-Based Security" on
page 509.
For more information about this feature, see
"Configuring Port-Based Traffic Control" on
page 691.