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Using the Business Policy Switch 2000 Version 1.2
Chapter 2
Network configuration
Use Business Policy Switches to connect workstations, personal computers (PCs),
and servers to each other by connecting these devices directly to the switch,
through a shared media hub connected to the switch or by creating a virtual LAN
(VLAN) through the switch.
This chapter contains the following important information on configuring
networks:
• “Compatibility with BayStack 450 switches,” next
• “Network configuration examples” on page 88
• “Business Policy Switch stack operation” on page 93
• “IEEE 802.1Q VLAN workgroups” on page 104
• “IGMP snooping” on page 122
• “MultiLink Trunks” on page 129
• “Port mirroring” on page 139
Compatibility with BayStack 450 switches
The BPS 2000 software version 1.2 is compatible with BayStack 450 software
version 4.1.
When you are using a local console to access the BPS 2000 software version 1.2
features with a Hybrid, or mixed, stack (BPS 2000 and BayStack 450 and 410
switches in the same stack), you must plug your local console into a BPS 2000
unit.