Setting the Port Classification
Each FST enabled port is classified based upon its position in the network. Each port enabled for FST can be classified as either a:
- User defined classification - a classification other than the pre-defined classifications, represented by a numeric value.
- User port - an edge port with one user attached to it.
- Server port - a port with a server attached to it. This class may encompass a wide range of server types from a small workgroup print server to an enterprise exchange server. Alternately, an administrator may choose to configure an interface with a small print server as a user port given that its flow setup needs may be similar to that of a user port.
- Aggregated user port - a port likely to have multiple end stations attached either through a wireless access point or an unmanaged low cost hub or switch. It is expected that this class may also be used instead of the Inter-Switch Link class when switches are interconnected using a lower speed link.
- Inter-Switch Link - a port that is used as a high-speed interconnect between two intelligent switches or routers.
- Unspecified port - a port in which nothing can be assumed about its intended use.
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Note
Port classifications function only as traffic classification guidelines. Each port classification can be configured with any set of limits, and any interface can be associated with any port classification.