MAC address table configuration task list
The configuration tasks discussed in the following sections can be performed in any order.
This document covers only the configuration of unicast MAC address entries, including static, dynamic, blackhole, and multiport unicast MAC address entries. For information about configuring static multicast MAC address entries, see IP Multicast Configuration Guide. For information about MAC address table configuration in VPLS, see MPLS Configuration Guide.
To configure the MAC address table, perform the following tasks:
Tasks at a glance |
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(Optional.) Configuring MAC address entries |
(Optional.) Disabling MAC address learning |
(Optional.) Setting the aging timer for dynamic MAC address entries |
(Optional.) Setting the MAC learning limit on an interface |
(Optional.) Configuring the device to forward unknown frames after the MAC learning limit on an interface is reached |
(Optional.) Assigning MAC learning priority to an interface |
(Optional.) Enabling MAC address synchronization |
(Optional.) Enable MAC address move notifications |
(Optional.) Enabling ARP fast update for MAC address moves |
(Optional.) Disabling static source check |
(Optional.) Enabling SNMP notifications for the MAC address table |