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Users Manual of SGS-5240 Series Managed Switch
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4.2.18 Loopback Detection
Switch Management >Loopback Detection page is used to configure loopback detection on an interface. When loopback
detection is enabled and a port or group receives its own BPDU, the detection agent drops the loopback BPDU, sends an
SNMP trap, and places the interface in discarding mode. This loopback state can be released manually or automatically. If the
interface is configured for automatic loopback release, then the port will only be returned to the forwarding state if one of the
following conditions is satisfied:
The interface receives any other BPDU except for its own, or;
The interfaces link status changes to link down and then link up again, or;
The interface ceases to receive its own BPDUs in a forward delay interval.
4.2.18.1 Global Configuration
Status Enables loopback detection on this interface. (Default: Enabled)
Trap Enables SNMP trap notification for loopback events on this interface. (Default: Disabled)
Release Mode Configures the interface for automatic or manual loopback release. (Default: Auto)
Release Allows an interface to be manually released from discard mode. This is only available if the interface is configured
for manual release mode.
Action Sets the response for loopback detection to block user traffic or shut down the interface. (Default: Block)
Transmit Interval The duration to shut down the interface.(Range: 1-32767 seconds; Default: 60 seconds) If an interface is
shut down due to a detected loopback, and the release mode is set to “Auto,” the selected interface will be automatically
enabled when the shutdown interval has expired. If an interface is shut down due to a detected loopback, and the release mode
is set to “Manual,” the interface can be re-enabled using the Release button.