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RFC 2643: Cabletron's SecureFast VLAN Operational Model

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Cabletron's SecureFast VLAN (SFVLAN) product implements a distributed connection-oriented switching protocol that provides fast forwarding of data packets at the MAC layer. The product uses the concept of virtual LANs (VLANs) to determine the validity of call connection requests and to scope the broadcast of certain flooded messages. This memo provides information for the Internet community.

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Document ID
RFC2643
Published
August 1999
Authors
D. Ruffen; T. Len; J. Yanacek
Status
INFORMATIONAL
Stream
INDEPENDENT
Area
Pages
60
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