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Chapter 4
Smartport Automation Device - Apply this role to ports to be
connected to Ethernet/IP (Ethernet Industrial Protocol)
devices. It can be used for industrial automation devices,
such as logic controllers and I/O.
• Port is set to Access mode.
• Port security allows only one MAC ID.
• Optimize queue management for CIP traffic.
Automation Device with QoS - Apply this role to ports to
devices that are generating 802.1Q tagged frames (not
typically used).
• Port is set to Trunk mode (allows 802.1Q Tagged
Frames).
• Portfast enabled.
• Port security allows only one MAC ID.
Desktop for Automation - Apply this role to ports to be
connected to desktop devices, such as desktop
computers, workstations, notebook computers, and other
client-based hosts.
• Port is set to Access mode.
• Portfast enabled.
• Port security allows only one MAC ID.
Do not apply to ports to be connected to switches,
routers, or access points.
Switch for Automation - Apply this role to ports to be
connected to other switches.
• Port is set to Trunk mode.
• Portfast enabled.
Choose the Smartport role that will be applied to
the connected port.
The Smartport roles are recommended
configurations for the ports. These configurations
are referred to as port roles. They optimize the
switch connections and ensure security,
transmission quality, and reliability to traffic from
the switch ports. These configurations also prevent
many problems caused by port misconfigurations.
The port roles are based on the type of device that
is connected to the switch port. Make sure you
decide which port will be connected to which type
of device before you select the Smartport.
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