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Switch Software Features Chapter 2
Global Macro
Once you complete Express Setup (refer to Set Up the Switch Initially with
Express Setup on page 15), a global macro (macro name: ab-global) will execute.
This macro configures the switch for typical industrial automation applications
using the EtherNet/IP protocol. This macro sets many parameters, including
these major settings:
• Enable IGMP snooping and Querier
• Enable CIP
• Configure QoS settings and classify CIP, PTP and other traffic
• Enables alarms, SYSLOG, SNMP Notifications
• Enable Rapid Spanning Tree (RSTP), BPDU Guard, BPDU Filter and
loop guard
If you do not run Express Setup to initialize the switch, the global macro will not
run. The global macro can be run using the CLI.
Smartports
The Smartports port roles are recommended configurations for the switch ports.
These configurations (referred to as port roles) optimize the switch connections
and ensure security, transmission quality, and reliability for traffic from the
switch ports. The port roles also help prevent port misconfigurations.
Optimize Ports through Smartports Port Roles
The port roles (shown in the following table) are based on the type of devices to
be connected to the switch ports. For example, the Desktop for Automation port
role is specifically for switch ports to be connected to desktop and laptop
computers.
Use Smartports port roles immediately after the switch initial
setup. The switch ports are then correctly configured before
they are connected to devices.
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