Port Settings - Dell PowerConnect 3048 User Manual

NOTE: Fast Link is
useful if a device is
connected to a port that
requires network access
immediately when the link
comes up and cannot wait
for a spanning tree
resolution.
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Port Settings

In the Port Settings screen, you can specify spanning-tree parameters for
each port. This screen is in a table format. For each port number listed
under the Port column, the following fields are available:
• Priority — Priority assigned to this port for the Spanning Tree Protocol
(0 - 255). A port with a higher priority is less likely to be blocked if the
Spanning Tree Protocol is detecting network loops. Low numeric value
indicates a high priority.
• Cost — Cost assigned to this port for the Spanning Tree Protocol
(1-65536). A port with a lower cost is less likely to be blocked if the
Spanning Tree Protocol is detecting network loops.
• FastLink — FastLink immediately enables the port in forwarding state
when a link comes up. The port is not part of the spanning tree at that
time, but will participate in future spanning tree resolutions.