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Parameter Description
DES-3526 / DES-3526DC Fast Ethernet Layer 2 Switch
Configuration Name A previously configured name set on the Switch to uniquely identify the MSTI (Multiple
Spanning Tree Instance). If a configuration name is not set, this field will show the
MAC address to the device running MSTP. This field can be set in the STP Bridge
Global Settings window.
Revision Level This value, along with the Configuration Name will identify the MSTP region configured
on the Switch. This field can also be set in the STP Bridge Global Settings
window.
MSTI ID This field shows the MSTI IDs currently set on the Switch. This field will always have
the CIST MSTI, which may be configured but not deleted. Clicking the hyperlinked
name will open a new window for configuring parameters associated with that
particular MSTI.
VID List This field displays the VLAN IDs associated with the specific MSTI.
Clicking the Add button will reveal the following window to configure:
Figure 6- 22. Instance ID Settings window – Add
The user may configure the following parameters to create a MSTI in the Switch.
Parameter Description
MSTI ID Enter a number between 1 and 15 to set a new MSTI on the Switch.
Type Create is selected to create a new MSTI. No other choices are available for this field
when creating a new MSTI.
VID List (1-4094) This field is used to specify the VID range from configured VLANs set on the Switch.
Supported VIDs on the Switch range from ID number 1 to 4094.
Priority (0-61440) Select a value between 0 and 61440 to specify the priority for a specified MSTI for
forwarding packets. The lower the value, the higher the priority. This entry must be
divisible by 4094.
Click Apply to implement changes made.
To configure the settings for the CIST, click on its hyperlinked name in the Current MST Configuration
Identification window, which will reveal the following window to configure:
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