Configuring Flex Links and the MAC
Address-Table Move Update Feature
To use Flex Links and the MAC address-table move update feature, the switch must be running the LAN
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Base image.
This chapter describes how to configure Flex Links, a pair of interfaces on the Catalyst 2960, 2960-S,
or 2960-C switch that provide a mutual backup. It also describes how to configure the MAC
address-table move update feature, also referred to as the Flex Links bidirectional fast convergence
feature. Unless otherwise noted, the term switch refers to a standalone switch and to a switch stack.
Stacking is supported only on Catalyst 2960-S switches running the LAN base image.
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For complete syntax and usage information for the commands used in this chapter, see the command
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Understanding Flex Links and the MAC Address-Table Move Update, page 19-1
Configuring Flex Links and the MAC Address-Table Move Update, page 19-7
Monitoring Flex Links and the MAC Address-Table Move Update, page 19-14
Flex Links, page 19-2
VLAN Flex Link Load Balancing and Support, page 19-3
Flex Link Multicast Fast Convergence, page 19-3
MAC Address-Table Move Update, page 19-6
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