Full Description

Scope

This standard specifies Media Access Control (MAC) Bridges that interconnect individual Local Area Networks (LANs), each supporting the IEEE 802 MAC service using a different or identical media access control method, to provide Bridged Local Area Networks and Virtual LANs (VLANs).

Purpose

MAC Bridges, as specified by this standard, allow the compatible interconnection of information technology equipment attached to separate individual LANs.

Abstract

Amendment Standard - Active.Enhancements to the set of TLVs used by the Data Center Bridging eXchange protocol (DCBX) for the purpose of simplifying the management of networks utilizing Data Center Bridging (DCB) features are defined in this amendment to IEEE Std 802.1Q-2014.

Product Details

Published: 03/13/2015 ISBN(s): 9780738195650, 9780738195667 Number of Pages: 102File Size: 2 files , 2.8 MB Product Code(s): STD20128, STDPD20128