Users Guide

624 Port Characteristics
Speed Specifies the transmission rate for frames.
Duplex mode Specifies whether the interface supports
transmission between the switch and the
connected client in one direction at a time (half)
or both directions simultaneously (both).
Maximum frame size Indicates the maximum frame size that can be
handled by the port.
Green Ethernet features Green Ethernet features include:
• Energy Detect mode
•
Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE), which
enables the l
ow-power idle mode
Flow control This is a global setting that affects all ports. For
more information about this feature, see "Port-
Based Traffic Control" on page 899.
Storm control For more information about this feature, see
"Port-Based Traffic Control" on page 899.
Port security For more information about this feature, see "Port
and System Security" on page 655.
Protected port For more information about this feature, see
"Port-Based Traffic Control" on page 899.
Table 17-1. Port Characteristics
Feature Description