Using the BayStack 350 Series 10/100 Autosense Switch1-40 893-00992-E• Trunk Status indicates the Trunk Status for each of the trunks. When set toEnabled, the configuration settings for that specific trunk are activated.Before Configuring TrunksWhen you create and enable a trunk, the trunk members (switch ports) take oncertain settings necessary for correct operation of the MultiLink Trunking feature.These settings, along with specific configuration rules, must be considered beforeconfiguring your MultiLink trunk.Before configuring any MultiLink trunk, follow these steps:1. Read the configuration rules provided in the next section, “MultiLinkTrunking Configuration Rules.”2. Determine which switch ports (up to 4) are to become trunk members (thespecific ports making up the trunk). Be sure that:a. At least two ports (minimum) are configured for each trunk.b. The chosen switch ports are set to Enabled, using the PortConfiguration screen (see “Port Configuration” on page 3-36) orthrough network management.c. The trunk member ports are in the same VLAN.3. Ensure that all network cabling is complete and stable before configuringany trunks, to avoid misconfiguration errors.4. Consider how the existing spanning tree will react to the new trunkconfiguration (see “Spanning Tree Considerations” on page 1-42).5. Consider how existing VLANs will be affected by the addition of a trunk;when MultiLink Trunking is active, only five VLANs are allowed.After completing the above steps, see “MultiLink Trunk Configuration” onpage 3-39 for screen examples and field descriptions that will help you configureyour MultiLink trunks.
