Specifications

system l2-table mode

Sets the search method for the Layer 2 hardware table.

Syntax

To set or change information:

system l2-table mode <Mode>

To delete information:

no system l2-table mode

Input mode

(config)

Parameters

<Mode>

Selects the method for searching a table used for registration in the hardware table.

1. Default value when this parameter is omitted:

This parameter cannot be omitted.

2. Range of values:

1 to 5

Sets the value that specifies the method used to search the Layer 2 hardware

table.

auto

Sets the auto-selection mode.

#: Auto-selection mode

If a hash entry overflow occurs due to a hash conflict in the hardware table, the

search method for the hardware table is changed automatically.

Default behavior

1 is set as the method for searching the table.

Impact on communication

Because the Switch has to be restarted, communication via the Switch stops until the

restart process is complete.

In auto-selection mode, frame forwarding and incoming communication stop temporarily

when the table search method is changed.

When the change is applied

If you have changed any values, save the configuration and restart the Switch. The new

setting values take effect when the Switch is restarted.

Note that if the form of the command changes to

no system l2-table mode and the Switch

is restarted, the operational table search becomes 1.

Notes

1. When this command is entered, the message below appears. Save the configuration

and restart the Switch before entering another configuration command.