Configures the mode of the shared port.
| ports | Specifies the port number of the shared port. |
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controller |
Specifies the controller mode. The controller is the end of the common link responsible for blocking ports when the common link fails thereby preventing the superloop. |
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partner |
Specifies partner mode. The partner is responsible only for sending and receiving health-check messages. |
N/A.
The shared port on one end of the common link must be configured to be the controller. This is the end responsible for blocking ports when the common link fails thereby preventing the superloop.
The shared port on the other end of the common link must be configured to be the partner. This end does not participate in any form of blocking. It is responsible only for sending and receiving health-check messages.
The following command configures the shared port 1:1 to be the controller.
configure eaps shared-port 1:1 mode controller
This command was first available in ExtremeXOS 11.1.
This command is available on all platforms with the appropriate license. For complete information about software licensing, including how to obtain and upgrade your license and what licenses are appropriate for this feature, see the ExtremeXOS and Switch Engine 31.7 Feature License Requirements document.